Low-Fat Dried Kefir Powder from Japan
Dehydrated kefir powder from fermented low-fat milk with butterfat under 45%, retaining probiotic cultures. It qualifies for HTS 0403.90.61.00 as other fermented dried milk product under U.S. Note 9 dairy quota. Commonly used in health supplements and smoothies.
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
• Provide lab reports proving ≤45% butterfat and fermentation status
• Secure Note 9 license; no Mexican products allowed
• Watch for reallocation of unfilled quotas via USTR regulations