Canadian Buttermilk Powder from Japan
Dehydrated cultured buttermilk powder produced in Canada, classified under HTS 0403.90.45 as yogurt and buttermilk in powder, granules, or other dry forms. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.06.04 for Canadian-origin goods within specified dairy TRQ limits per note 6(b)(2). Used primarily in baking and food manufacturing.
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 Canadian origin certification and TRQ allocation availability before shipment,Provide dairy import license and USMCA certificate of origin,Monitor remaining TRQ quantities through USDA Foreign Agricultural Service reports