Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionDairy Ingredient (Animal-Origin Food Ingredient)
Market
Whey powder (HS 040410) is primarily an import-dependent dairy ingredient market in Azerbaijan, with reported HS 040410 imports of about $2.316 million (1,593,020 kg) in 2022 and about $2.248 million (1,236,990 kg) in 2023 (WITS/UN Comtrade). Imports are regulated through Azerbaijan’s food-safety import procedure under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 442 (7 Dec 2023), including pre-arrival electronic notification via AQTIS. For road/sea/rail, the AQTIS notification is due at least 24 hours before arrival; for air, at least 12 hours before departure from the exporting airport. Whey/whey-modified products (code 0404 10) appear in the Resolution No. 442 list of food/feed products that must be accompanied by a safety-confirming document for import clearance.
Market RoleNet importer (import-dependent ingredient market)
Domestic RoleIndustrial ingredient supply for domestic food manufacturing, relying on imported whey powder under AFSA/AQTIS import controls.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Specification
Physical Attributes- Classified for trade/statistics under HS 040410 (whey) and listed in Azerbaijan’s food/feed safety-document list as code 0404 10 under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 442.
Compositional Metrics- Azerbaijan’s AQTIS pre-import notification workflow captures batch and shelf-life details (e.g., batch number, production and end-use dates, storage/transport conditions) and may reference the safety-confirming document number/date where required under Resolution No. 442.
Packaging- Bulk/industrial packaging should be supported by an Azerbaijani-language label (or Azerbaijani translation) that includes shelf life and storage instructions, consistent with Resolution No. 442 and Azerbaijan labeling requirements.
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Exporter → shipment planning → AQTIS pre-arrival electronic notification (timed by transport mode) → border clearance with document checks and AFSA risk-based controls → importer dry warehousing → industrial use as a dairy ingredient.
Temperature- Typically ambient transport and storage; moisture control is critical (storage/transport conditions and shelf life are declared in AQTIS notification and on labeling/translation requirements).
Shelf Life- Shelf life must be declared; labeling must include shelf-life and storage conditions, and Azerbaijani translation is required when labeling/inserts are in another language.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Animal Health HighAFSA can suspend or restrict imports of food/feed products from specific exporting countries when especially dangerous diseases are recorded in those countries, which can abruptly block whey powder shipments already contracted or in transit.Continuously monitor AFSA import-requirement updates and exporting-country disease status; maintain approved alternative origins and avoid single-origin dependency.
Regulatory Compliance MediumLate or incomplete AQTIS pre-arrival notification and missing/incorrect supporting documents (e.g., safety-confirming document for code 0404 10 where required) can delay clearance or trigger refusal.Build a pre-shipment checklist aligned to Resolution No. 442 document set and submit AQTIS notifications within the required time windows (24h road/sea/rail; 12h air).
Labeling MediumNon-compliant labeling (missing Azerbaijani language/translation, shelf-life/storage instructions, or allergen disclosures) can cause border delays or post-clearance enforcement action.Prepare Azerbaijani-compliant labels (or certified Azerbaijani translations) before shipment and verify allergen statements for milk-derived ingredients.
Logistics LowMultimodal routing and corridor performance can affect delivery timing and landed cost for imported whey powder, especially when sourcing from mixed overland and EU origins.Use buffer stocks for industrial users, diversify lanes (overland vs. sea/rail combinations), and align AQTIS notification timing with the actual transport itinerary.
Standards- HACCP-based food safety management systems
FAQ
Which HS code is typically used for whey powder trade into Azerbaijan?Whey and modified whey are commonly classified under HS 040410 in international trade statistics. Azerbaijan’s Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 442 also lists whey/whey-modified products under code 0404 10 in the list of products that must be accompanied by a safety-confirming document for import.
How far in advance must an importer submit the AQTIS notification before the shipment arrives?Under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 442, the AQTIS electronic notification must be sent at least 24 hours before arrival for road/sea/rail shipments, and at least 12 hours before departure from the exporting airport for air shipments.
What labeling points matter most for whey powder cleared or sold in Azerbaijan?Labels must be in Azerbaijani (or include an Azerbaijani translation if the original is in another language) and should include key information such as shelf life and storage conditions. Azerbaijan’s food safety law also requires allergen information on labels when relevant, which is important for milk-derived ingredients like whey.