Cultured Buttermilk Powder Low-Fat
Dehydrated cultured buttermilk with 4.5% butterfat, used in baking mixes and dry seasoning blends. Falls under HTS 0403.90.45.00 as dried buttermilk containing not over 6% butterfat from fermented milk, excluding quota-limited sweetened varieties.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added sugar exceeding minor sweetening
Dried milks with significant added sugar face separate quantitative restrictions and licensing under US dairy import notes.
If dried cream with >6% butterfat
Higher butterfat content in dried fermented cream pushes it to the next fat tier within sour cream/buttermilk provisions.
If prepared for retail as baking mix component
If mixed with flour or other substantial ingredients for retail sale, it becomes a food preparation outside Chapter 4 dairy scope.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm fermentation process documentation; check for quota availability under US Note 6; avoid misclassification as dried milk subject to stricter limits
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