Cultured Low Fat Buttermilk Solids from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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