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
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
• 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