Grade A Pasteurized Light Cream 5% Fat

Light table cream meeting Grade A standards with 5% milkfat, pasteurized for retail sale without concentration. HTS 0401.20.40.00 applies to this 'other' milk/cream product with fat between 1-6%. Typically packaged in 16oz plastic bottles for food service.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0401.20.20.00Same rate: 17.5%

If from quota countries like EU

Designated countries have specific low-duty subheadings.

0402.99.10Same rate: 17.5%

If containing added sugar

Any added sweetening matter moves to heading 0402.

1901.90.34Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If processed as low-fat cheese substitute

Certain dairy preparations classified under Chapter 19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include PMO compliance certification; non-Grade A may face detention

Fat content must be declared precisely; rounding errors cause reclassification

Apply early for import licenses through USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program

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