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Sterilized Cream 4.5% Fat from Germany

Sterilized (commercially sterile) light cream at 4.5% fat content for long shelf life, no concentration. HTS 0401.20.40.00 for 'other' 1-6% fat dairy creams. Used in baking and coffee where refrigeration unavailable.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Provide commercial sterility validation records from accredited labs

Sterilization method affects classification; ultra-high temperature vs retort

Extended shelf life products face additional shelf-life stability studies