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Low Fat Kephir Powder Instant from Japan

Dehydrated kephir powder containing not over 6% butterfat, made from fermented kephir milk using traditional grains then spray dried. Specifically provided for in HTS 0403.90.41.10 as quota item requiring USDA license per U.S. Note 12. Reconstitutes instantly for beverage applications.

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

• Include probiotic culture analysis confirming live fermentation organisms

• Apply for license specifying kephir production method

• Monitor 224,981 kg licensed quota portion separately