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Spray-Dried Buttermilk Powder 15% Fat New Zealand

Spray-dried cultured buttermilk from New Zealand with 15% butterfat, qualifying under general note 15 quota provisions for dairy imports. Classified in HTS 0403.90.47.00 due to its dried form and butterfat content between 6% and 35%. Commonly used in pancake mixes and bakery applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0403.90.51Same rate: 17.5%

If from dried cream rather than buttermilk

Dried cream products with similar fat content fall under separate subheading even within quota provisions.

1702.90.10Same rate: 17.5%

If over 95% lactose on dry matter basis

Whey-derived products highly concentrated in lactose are excluded from Chapter 4 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure import license from USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program for GN15 entries; provide detailed fat analysis report

Avoid misdeclaration of fat content to prevent reclassification and penalties

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