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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

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