Fermented Kephir Powder 12% Butterfat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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