Low-Fat Liquid Buttermilk from China

Commercial low-fat buttermilk (0.5% butterfat) produced by adding lactic cultures to skim milk, pasteurized for shelf stability. Fits HTS 0403.90.20.00 precisely as fluid buttermilk not exceeding 45% butterfat from curdled milk process. Commonly used in buttermilk pancakes and marinades.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Maintain cold chain documentation (below 40°F); include production method certification; avoid quota overages by monitoring USDA dairy import allocations