0404.10.08.00 - Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩

This HTS classification, 0404.10.08.00, specifically covers modified whey that does not fall under the special provisions of additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4. Modified whey, in this context, refers to products derived from whey that have undergone further processing or modification beyond simple concentration or the addition of sugar or other sweetening matter. This processing can include techniques such as demineralization, protein modification, or lactose reduction, altering the whey's physical or chemical properties for specific functional purposes in food manufacturing or other applications.

To differentiate this category from its siblings, 0404.10.11.00 is exclusively for modified whey that meets the specific requirements outlined in additional U.S. note 10, which often pertains to certain U.S. government procurement or specific trade agreements. Conversely, 0404.10.08.00 encompasses all other modified whey products not subject to those particular provisions. The "Other" designation at this level signifies that it is the residual category for modified whey that is not otherwise specified by a preceding subcategory.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 0404.10.08.00 relies on confirming that the product is indeed modified whey and that it does not qualify for the specific conditions outlined in the sibling category 0404.10.11.00. Practical considerations for classification would include examining technical specifications, processing methods, and ingredient lists to ascertain the nature of the modification and confirm the absence of qualifying conditions under additional U.S. note 10.