Fermented Kephir Powder 12% Butterfat from Japan
Dried kephir, a fermented milk drink made with kefir grains, spray-dried to 12% butterfat for smoothie and baking applications. Covered by HTS 0403.90.55.00 as 'other' dried fermented milk product in the specified butterfat range. Distinct from cheese or whey per chapter exclusions.
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%
Import Tips
• Include culture specification (kefir grains vs lactic bacteria) to distinguish from standard buttermilk
• Quota applies under US note 1 aggregate (4,105,000 kg); track country-specific allocations
• Test for probiotic viability post-drying; dead cultures may not qualify as 'fermented' product