EU Sourced Clotted Cream 42% Fat from Japan
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.
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
• Monitor EU aggregate Note 5 quota usage; include processing method declaration
• Pitfall: heat-treated clotted cream mistaken for condensed