Canadian Half-and-Half Cream

Half-and-half blend from Canada with 12% milkfat, used in coffee and recipes. Classified in HTS 0401.50.05.00 as cream exceeding 10% but ≤45% fat pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 quota entries for Canada. Remains non-concentrated without added sugars per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0402.91Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If condensed or evaporated

Concentration processes move to Chapter 0402 sweetened/unsweetened condensed products.

0403Higher: 27% vs 17.5%

If yogurt or fermented

Fermented milk products classify under 0403, separate from fresh cream.

1702.90.20Same rate: 17.5%

If whey-derived with >95% lactose content

High-lactose whey products excluded from Chapter 4 per chapter note, go to sugars.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify Canada's Note 5 quota availability before shipping; include sanitary certificates for dairy

Common issue: exceeding fat tolerance leads to 0401.30 reclassification

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