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Probiotic Buttermilk Drink from Japan

Liquid buttermilk fortified with specific probiotic strains, butterfat under 0.5%, pasteurized. HTS 0403.90.20.00 applies to this fluid fermented/acidified milk product for human consumption. Marketed for gut health benefits.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Document probiotic strain viability; comply with FDA health claims regulations; track annual dairy quota utilization