Kefir Starter Culture Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include microbial analysis confirming fermentation; verify no live culture restrictions; document as ingredient vs consumer product for quota purposes