Organic Cultured Buttermilk 1% Butterfat from Japan
Organic fluid buttermilk produced by fermenting skimmed milk with live cultures, containing only 1% butterfat and certified USDA organic. Falls under HTS 0403.90.04.00 as low-fat buttermilk described in additional U.S. note 5, subject to import licensing for quota entry. Used primarily in baking and cooking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include organic certification and butterfat analysis with entry docs; buttermilk must be fluid not cultured milk powder; monitor quota availability via USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program