Canadian Spray-Dried Buttermilk Powder from Japan
Sweet cream buttermilk powder spray-dried from Canadian Grade A milk, classified under 0402.29.50 as other dried milk/buttermilk. USMCA preferential via HTS 9823.05.02 within Canada quota limits of U.S. note 5(b)(1). Used in bakery, confectionery, and seasoning blends.
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
• Confirm buttermilk vs. whey powder distinction for proper 0402.29 classification
• Canadian dairy board origin certification required
• Monitor quota consumption rates