Dried Buttermilk Solids with Stabilizers
This product is a dry mixture of dried buttermilk solids with added stabilizers and sugar, containing over 16% milk solids by weight and not more than 5.5% butterfat. It is intended for use in bakery or beverage processing and is not packaged for retail sale. It falls under tariff item 2106.90.95 as a food preparation containing, in the dry state, over 10% but less than 50% by weight of dairy content.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8% | — | 8% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a pure dried buttermilk product without added stabilizers or sugar
Dried buttermilk is classified in chapter 4 when not mixed with other ingredients.
If the dairy content is 50% or more by weight
This item covers preparations with 50% or more dairy content within access commitment.
If the product does not meet the specific dairy content criteria
Other food preparations not elsewhere specified may apply if the composition differs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not packaged for retail sale and is intended for further processing, as this supports classification under 2106.90.95
• Verify the milk solids and butterfat content with a certificate of analysis to confirm it falls within the 10-50% dairy content range
• Be aware that if the dairy content were 50% or more, it would fall under a different tariff item with potentially higher duty rates
Related Products under Tariff item 2106.90.95
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A sweetened buttermilk powder used as a dough conditioner in commercial bread production. It contains 20.8% milk solids in the dry state, which is over 10% but less than 50%, and is not a butter substitute as its milk fat content is low. This preparation is not elsewhere specified and is intended for further industrial processing.
Buttermilk Powder Sugar Mix
This product is a dry blend of dried buttermilk solids with sugar, used for bakery premixes. It contains over 16% milk solids by weight and under 5.5% butterfat. It is classified under tariff item 2106.90.95 as a food preparation with over 10% but less than 50% dairy content in the dry state, and is not packaged for retail sale.
Buttermilk Powder Sugar Mix for Bakery
A blend of dried buttermilk and sugar for commercial bakery use, containing 22% milk solids in the dry state. It is a food preparation not elsewhere specified, with dairy content between 10% and 50%. The product is packaged in bulk for further processing into bread and cake mixes.
Dairy Base Powder for Beverage Mixes
A powdered blend of whey, skim milk, and sugar for instant beverage production, with 19% milk solids in the dry state. It is a food preparation not elsewhere specified, containing dairy content within the 10-50% range. The product is intended for industrial dilution and flavoring, not for direct retail sale.
Dairy Stabilizer Powder for Fillings
A whey-based powder with sugar and gums for pastry fillings, containing 24% milk solids in the dry state. It is a food preparation not elsewhere specified, with dairy content between 10% and 50%. The product is designed for bakery mixing and is not a butter substitute due to its low milk fat content.
Dried Milk Blend for Confectionery Base
This product is a blend of dried milk and whey solids with sugar, used as a base for chocolate or candy production. It contains over 16% milk solids by weight and not more than 5.5% butterfat, and is supplied in bulk industrial form. It is classified under tariff item 2106.90.95 as a food preparation with over 10% but less than 50% dairy content in the dry state.