Australian Cream for Coffee Whipping from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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