Cultured Low Fat Buttermilk Solids

Dehydrated cultured buttermilk solids with maximum 6% butterfat, used primarily in dry mix formulations and bakery applications, entered under the limited quota of additional U.S. note 12. Classified in HTS 0403.90.41 due to fermentation process and low fat content specifications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0402.99.90Higher: 32.4% vs 17.5%

If not fermented/cultured

Uncured dried milk/cream without fermentation characteristics falls under general milk powder provisions.

1702.90.20Same rate: 17.5%

If >95% lactose content on dry matter basis

Chapter note excludes high-lactose whey-derived products to heading 17 sugars.

3502.20.00Same rate: 17.5%

If >80% whey protein concentrate

High-protein whey concentrates excluded from chapter 4 by note (d), classify as albumins.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include commercial invoice specifying 'cultured' status and butterfat analysis to distinguish from regular milk powder

Track quota usage via USDA Foreign Agricultural Service reports to time imports within annual limits

Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption which could affect dry matter content classification