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Australian Buttermilk Powder Low Fat from Japan

Low-fat buttermilk powder produced in Australia (HTS 0406.90.32), eligible under 9822.04.40 quantitative limits. Cultured from Australian milk for baking and beverage applications. Requires Australian origin verification.

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

• Culture process documentation essential for buttermilk classification

• Label clearly as 'Australian origin' for quota verification

• Maintain cold chain until spray-drying to preserve cultures