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