Canadian Buttermilk Powder Blend from Germany
Dehydrated powder produced from Canadian cultured buttermilk through spray-drying process, classified in 0402.99.90 as other milk/cream powders. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.07.07 for Canadian-origin dairy meeting note 7(b)(2) requirements. Used primarily in baking mixes and dry food formulations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include spray-drying process certification and fat content analysis to confirm 0402.99.90 classification
• Maintain records proving Canadian milk origin and compliance with USMCA rules of origin for dairy TRQs
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassification as 0403 if any sweeteners present; test for <4.5% sugar content