Cultured Buttermilk
Liquid buttermilk produced by fermenting sweet milk with lactic acid bacteria, plain and not concentrated. Classified in HTS 0403.90.95.00 as other fermented or acidified milk products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If byproduct of butter manufacture
Natural buttermilk from butter churning has separate classification.
If not fermented but naturally soured
Unfermented sour milk/cream classifies under fresh milk products.
If blended with vegetable fats
Mixed fat content products may classify outside pure dairy chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish from byproduct buttermilk (0403.90.20) with production method documentation
• Maintain cold chain; provide temperature logs for customs clearance
• Test viscosity and acidity levels to confirm fermented status vs acidified
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Plain Greek Yogurt
Thick, strained plain yogurt made from fermented cow's milk with no added sugar or flavorings. It falls under HTS 0403.90.95.00 as other fermented or acidified milk products not classified under more specific subheadings for yogurt with fruit, nuts, or sweetening matter.
Kefir Drink
Fermented milk beverage made with kefir grains containing live cultures, unflavored and unsweetened. Classified under HTS 0403.90.95.00 as kephir, a specific fermented milk product not fitting other subheadings.
Bulgarian Yogurt
Traditional yogurt fermented with specific Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus cultures, plain variety. Falls under HTS 0403.90.95.00 as other fermented milk not specified elsewhere.
Acidophilus Milk
Milk fermented with Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria for digestive health benefits, unflavored. HTS 0403.90.95.00 covers this acidified milk product.
Lassi Plain
Traditional Indian fermented yogurt drink, plain variety without added sugar or fruit. Classifies under HTS 0403.90.95.00 as other fermented milk product.
Viili Fermented Milk
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