Artisan Cultured Buttermilk 2% Butterfat
Small-batch artisan buttermilk cultured 24-36 hours for complex flavor, containing 2% butterfat from low-fat milk. HTS 0403.90.04.00 covers this fluid buttermilk under U.S. note 5 quota provisions for sour cream/buttermilk. Premium baking ingredient.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whey protein concentrate byproduct
Fermentation yielding whey-dominant product goes to whey provisions.
If dried cultured buttermilk powder
Dehydrated form with ≤3% fat classifies as dairy preparation under 1901.
If flavored artisan buttermilk
Added flavors push to 'other flavored' fermented dairy subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Highlight extended culturing time distinguishing from standard buttermilk; provide shelf-life data; quota exhaustion accelerates late in calendar year
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Grade A Fluid Sour Cream 36% Butterfat
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Organic Cultured Buttermilk 1% Butterfat
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Full Fat Mexican Sour Cream (Crema Fresca)
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European Style Crème Fraîche 40% Butterfat
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Low-Fat Bulgarian Buttermilk 0.5% Butterfat
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