Fermented Skim Milk Powder for Ice Cream from Japan
Dried fermented skim milk powder with negligible butterfat, cultured for sour cream-like tang in ice cream bases. HTS 0403.90.61.00 applies as dried buttermilk/sour cream equivalent under U.S. Note 9. Enhances flavor without adding fat.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab certify butterfat <0.5% and fermentation; include in Note 9 license application
• Beware quota exhaustion leading to higher tariffs
• Use CO for origin verification (no Mexico)