Low Fat Kephir Powder Instant from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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