Low-Fat Dried Kefir Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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