Australian Cream for Coffee Whipping from China
Heavy whipping cream produced in Australia with 35% milkfat content, designed for coffee beverages and desserts. It falls under HTS 0401.50.05.00 as cream exceeding 10% but not over 45% fat, entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 quota provisions for specific countries like Australia. This classification applies to non-concentrated, unsweetened cream meeting the fat content criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for Note 5 quota goods; ensure fat content lab certification between 10-45% by weight
• Avoid misdeclaration as lower-fat cream to prevent quota bypass penalties