0403.90.45.00/Kefir Starter Culture Powder/Japan

Kefir Starter Culture Powder from Japan

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 — 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%

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Import Tips

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