Matzoon Fermented Milk from China
Armenian traditional fermented milk using lactobacillus and yeast, similar to kefir but distinct strains. Classified HTS 0403.90.85.00 as other fermented milk, fresh and not dried with added ferments. Creamy texture for drinking or cooking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Source culture provenance docs; ensure compliance with general dairy quotas
• Test moisture to rule out dried classification