Irish Heavy Whipping Cream from Japan
Premium whipping cream from Ireland with 36% fat content for culinary uses. Falls under HTS 0401.50.05.00 for cream 10-45% fat entered under U.S. Note 5 provisions applicable to EU countries including Ireland. Product is neither concentrated nor sweetened, aligning with chapter exclusions.
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
• Apply for USDA license confirming EU Note 5 eligibility; maintain cold chain documentation for perishables
• Pitfall: mislabeling as 'light cream' causes duty disputes