Pasteurized Half-and-Half Cream 9% Fat from China
A blend of milk and cream standardized to 9% milkfat, pasteurized for retail sale in liquid form without concentration or sweeteners. Classified under HTS 0401.40.25.00 for its fat content between 6-10% and as 'other' milk/cream not fitting country-specific codes. It qualifies as natural dairy per Chapter 4 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label fat content precisely on commercial invoices to match HTS criteria; ensure refrigeration chain compliance during shipping; be aware of potential TRQ (tariff-rate quota) applicability for dairy