Kombucha Starter Culture Liquid from Japan
Liquid SCOBY (symbiotic culture) and tea extract base for fermenting kombucha beverages commercially. Under 2106.90.99.73 as beverage manufacture prep, not yeast medicament or prepared enzymes. Requires fermentation post-import.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
6.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.870%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include microbial analysis to confirm it's a food prep, not live culture under 3003
• FDA prior notice mandatory; declare fermentation intent
• Avoid medicinal/dietetic claims per chapter note 1(g)