0404.10.50.10 - Articles for which an import license is required

This classification, 0404.10.50.10, specifically covers dried whey and modified whey that meet the criteria outlined in additional U.S. note 12 to Chapter 4 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. These are products derived from milk, either in their natural form or concentrated, and may contain added sugar or other sweetening matter. The crucial defining characteristic for this subcategory is that these articles require an import license as stipulated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, and are entered under the specific provisions of the aforementioned additional U.S. note.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 0404.10.50.90, which pertains to other dried whey products not subject to the specific licensing requirements of additional U.S. note 12. While both fall under the broader heading of dried whey and modified whey, the necessity of an import license and adherence to specific entry provisions are the key differentiators that place goods into 0404.10.50.10.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 0404.10.50.10 is final and depends on the importer's ability to satisfy the conditions of additional U.S. note 12, including the procurement and presentation of the required import license, along with meeting any other stipulated entry requirements. Examples of products that might fall here, contingent on meeting the note's conditions, could include specialized whey protein isolates or concentrates intended for specific regulated uses.