EU Sourced Clotted Cream 42% Fat

Traditional clotted cream from EU producers with 42% milkfat for scones and teas. Enters under HTS 0401.50.05.00 as high-fat cream ≤45% pursuant to Note 5 EU allocations. Unconcentrated and without sweeteners, per chapter standards.

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.

0405.20.30Same rate: 17.5%

If qualifies as dairy spread 39-80% fat

Spreadable emulsions per 0405 note (b) use dairy spreads subheadings.

0406.90.48Same rate: 17.5%

If molded with ≥5% fat dry matter per note

Concentrated whey-milk mixes meeting cheese criteria classify in 0406.

2106.90.36Same rate: 17.5%

If sold as flavored cream compound

Compounded dairy with flavors/additives shifts to preparations in 2106.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Monitor EU aggregate Note 5 quota usage; include processing method declaration

Pitfall: heat-treated clotted cream mistaken for condensed

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