Kefir Plain Lowfat from China
Fermented milk drink made with kefir grains containing symbiotic bacteria and yeasts, reduced fat version. HTS 0403.90.90.00 applies as kephir (other fermented milk) under Note 10 quota provisions. Effervescent quality from yeast fermentation distinguishes it while remaining natural milk product.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Document kefir grain fermentation process to distinguish from yogurt; ensure live culture count meets FDA standards; track remaining Note 10 quota balance before shipment