Dried Buttermilk Solids with Stabilizers

Mixture from dried buttermilk (0403.90.45) with added stabilizers and sugar, over 16% milk solids, ≤5.5% butterfat, for bakery or beverage processing. It meets HTS 2106.90.06.00 criteria as a non-consumer-ready product under additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0403.90.45.00Same rate: 17.5%

If pure dried buttermilk without mixtures

Single-ingredient dried buttermilk stays in chapter 4 dairy products.

2106.90.72.00Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If including flavors or colors beyond basic sugar

Added flavorings may push into flavored syrups or other preparations.

0910.99Lower: 11.9% vs 17.5%

If mixed with significant spice extracts

Spice-dominant blends fall under chapter 9 seasonings, excluding chapter 21 per notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide certificates of analysis showing exact milk solids percentage and butterfat levels

Ensure bulk packaging only, no consumer labels

Coordinate with chapter 4 dairy quota entries if applicable

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