Low Fat Kephir Powder Instant from Japan
Instantized spray-dried kephir powder from fermented milk with ≤6% butterfat, reconstituted for beverage use, specifically provided for under quota-limited subheading 0403.90.41 per additional U.S. note 12. The fermentation with kephir grains qualifies it as 'other fermented milk' in this HTS.
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
• Document specific fermentation culture (kephir grains) as some entries may scrutinize against buttermilk definition
• Use licensed customs broker familiar with dairy TRQ procedures to handle license validation
• Test for moisture content; excessive moisture may disqualify 'dried' status for classification