Cultured Fluid Buttermilk
Pasteurized fluid buttermilk produced by fermenting pasteurized skim milk with lactic acid bacteria, resulting in a thick, tangy liquid with live cultures. This product falls under tariff item 0403.90.91 as a fermented milk product within the access commitment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported without a quota allocation or permit
Over access commitment rate applies without quota.
If the buttermilk is in powdered form
Powdered buttermilk is classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• This item is within the dairy tariff-rate quota; a quota allocation or permit is required, otherwise the over access commitment rate applies
• Ensure the product is properly labelled as a fermented milk product and declare the butterfat content accurately
Related Products under Tariff item 0403.90.91
Artisanal Small Batch Sour Cream 15% Butterfat
Artisanal Small Batch Sour Cream with 15% butterfat is handcrafted from local dairies, minimally processed and fluid. It falls under tariff item 0403.90.91 as 'Other' fermented cream, within access commitment, as it is not a buttermilk or powdered product.
Artisan Cultured Buttermilk 2% Butterfat
Artisan cultured buttermilk with 2% butterfat, produced by fermenting low-fat milk for 24-36 hours to develop a complex, tangy flavour. This fluid buttermilk falls under tariff item 0403.90.91 as a fermented milk product within the access commitment for dairy imports.
Aseptic Buttermilk
Aseptic-packaged fluid buttermilk with butterfat under 0.5%, processed for shelf stability while preserving cultures. This product falls under tariff item 0403.90.91 as a fermented milk product within the access commitment.
Commercial Baking Buttermilk
Bulk fluid buttermilk for industrial baking, cultured from milk with controlled pH and butterfat under 1%. This product is classified under tariff item 0403.90.91 as a fermented milk product within the access commitment.
Commercial Liquid Sour Cream 28% Butterfat
Commercial Liquid Sour Cream with 28% butterfat is a bulk cultured dairy product for food manufacturing. It is classified under tariff item 0403.90.91 as 'Other' fermented or acidified cream, within access commitment, as it is not a buttermilk or dried product.
Cultured Mexican Crema
Cultured Mexican Crema is a fluid fermented cream product with approximately 35% butterfat, made by fermenting pasteurized cream with lactic acid bacteria. It falls under tariff item 0403.90.91 as 'Other' fermented or acidified milk and cream, not elsewhere specified, within access commitment.