Kefir Drink from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

27%

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

Obtain prior USDA import license due to dairy quota restrictions in Additional U.S

Note 10

Label must specify live active cultures and fermentation process for proper classification

Test for alcohol content as trace amounts from fermentation could affect regulatory approval