Australian Yogurt Powder Sweetened from Japan
Dehydrated sweetened yogurt powder classified under 0403.90.45, produced from Australian milk through fermentation and spray drying. Falls within 9822.04.20 quota limits specified in U.S. note 12 for Australian dairy exports. Used primarily in baking and confectionery applications requiring stable yogurt flavor.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify product meets 0403.90.45 specifications for fermented milk powder; lab analysis may be required
• Australian export certificate mandatory; coordinate with Australian dairy exporters for quota tracking
• Maintain records proving no benefit of drawback was claimed on any US-origin components