Low-Fat Dried Buttermilk Powder 4.5% Butterfat (New Zealand)
Spray-dried buttermilk powder cultured from low-fat milk with 4.5% butterfat, used primarily in baking for tenderness and flavor. Classified under HTS 0403.90.37.00 as dried buttermilk ≤6% butterfat entered pursuant to General Note 15 quota provisions. Meets strict milk solids and fermentation criteria from Chapter 4 notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not cultured/fermented (sweet buttermilk powder)
Non-fermented dried milk powders classify under milk powder headings rather than fermented buttermilk.
If butterfat content 6-45%
Higher butterfat dried sour cream/buttermilk falls into separate fat content subheading.
If sold as retail baking mix ingredient with additives
If blended with flour or significant non-dairy components for retail, becomes flour preparation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain prior USDA import license confirming GN15 eligibility; Australian/New Zealand products have specific quota allocations
• Document fermentation process and fat content via third-party testing to prevent disputes at entry
Related Products under HTS 0403.90.37.00
Cultured Dried Sour Cream 3% Fat (EU Quota Origin)
Freeze-dried sour cream from EU countries with 3% butterfat, retaining tangy fermented flavor for gourmet applications. Enters under HTS 0403.90.37.00 per General Note 15 provisions for low-fat dried fermented creams ≤6% butterfat. Distinct from whey products per Chapter 4 exclusion notes.
Low Moisture Sour Cream Powder 2.5% Fat (New Zealand GN15)
Ultra-low moisture sour cream powder with 2.5% butterfat from New Zealand, designed for long-shelf-life applications in snacks. Classified HTS 0403.90.37.00 as dried sour cream ≤6% butterfat pursuant to General Note 15 import provisions. Fermentation confirmed by lactic cultures per chapter definitions.
Dried Sour Cream Powder 5% Butterfat (Australian Origin)
This is a dried sour cream powder with 5% butterfat content by weight, produced from fermented cream cultured with lactic acid bacteria and spray-dried for shelf stability. It falls under HTS 0403.90.37.00 as dried sour cream containing not over 6% butterfat, specifically qualifying under General Note 15 provisions for Australian dairy imports within quota limits. Commonly used in dips, dressings, and baking mixes.
Spray-Dried Buttermilk Solids 5.8% Butterfat (Australia)
High-solids spray-dried buttermilk from Australian milk with 5.8% butterfat, ideal for beverage and seasoning blends. HTS 0403.90.37.00 applies to dried buttermilk ≤6% fat under GN15 quota system. Excludes dehydrated butter per subheading note definitions.