New Zealand Farm Fresh Cream
Rich pouring cream from New Zealand grass-fed cows with 35-40% milkfat, neither concentrated nor sweetened, packaged for retail. Classified under HTS 0401.50.02.00 pursuant to General Note 15 which provides quota access for New Zealand dairy products meeting fat content criteria. Meets all Chapter 4 requirements for unconcentrated cream.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fat content under 10% by weight
Lower fat milk and cream fall into different fat content subheadings within heading 0401.
If dried or powdered
Dried forms of this cream would classify under yogurt/fermented/buttermilk heading 0403.
If processed into butter meeting 80%+ milkfat specs
Chapter notes define butter by specific fat/solids/water composition, shifting from fresh cream.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm New Zealand origin documentation for General Note 15 quota eligibility; track annual allocation limits
• Maintain cold chain throughout shipping (below 4°C) with temperature logs to preserve fresh classification
• Label accurately with fat content percentage; mislabeling can trigger reclassification during customs exam
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