Dried Buttermilk Powder Low Fat
Dried buttermilk powder with not over 6% butterfat by weight, produced by spray-drying cultured buttermilk and used in baking mixes and food manufacturing. Classified under HTS 0403.90.41.10 as dried sour cream/buttermilk requiring import license per U.S. Note 12 quota limits. Meets Chapter 4 criteria for dairy powders under strict fat content specifications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If butterfat exceeds 6% but ≤45%
Higher fat content dried sour cream/buttermilk moves to different statistical breakout within same subheading
If contains added sugar > chapter limits or flavorings
Excessive sweetening matter or non-dairy additives shifts to food preparations chapter per chapter exclusions
If not cultured/fermented but dried milk
Non-fermented dried milks fall under milk/cream powders heading
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Apply for USDA import license well in advance through AMS Dairy Import Licensing Program; quantities limited to 296,000 kg/year total with Mexico excluded
• Provide lab certification confirming butterfat ≤6% by weight
• Monitor quota status and country allocations to avoid entry refusal
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Cultured Buttermilk Solids 4% Fat
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Dry Acidified Buttermilk Powder
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Low Fat Kephir Powder Instant
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Fermented Cream Powder 5.5% Fat
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Buttermilk Powder Baking Grade
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