Dry Acidified Buttermilk Powder from China
Acidified buttermilk powder with max 6% butterfat, manufactured by acid coagulation and spray drying for seasoning blends. HTS 0403.90.41.10 classification due to acidified milk product status and import licensing under quota. Used in dry soup mixes and snack seasonings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document acidification process (lactic cultures or food-grade acid) for CBP verification
• Request historical quota usage data from USDA before committing purchase
• Store in cool dry conditions to preserve ≤6% fat stability