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Kefir Starter Culture Powder from Germany

Dried kefir grains culture with 2% residual butterfat for yogurt production, classified as dried fermented milk product. HTS 0403.90.45.00 includes kephir and other fermented milks dried with ≤6% butterfat.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include microbial analysis confirming fermentation; verify no live culture restrictions; document as ingredient vs consumer product for quota purposes

Kefir Starter Culture Powder from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0403.90.45.00