Buffalo Milk Cream 18% Fat

Fresh cream from water buffalo milk containing 18% fat, neither concentrated nor sweetened, used in traditional cheeses and desserts. Falls under HTS 0401.50.25.00 due to fat content between 10-45% without processing beyond separation. Distinct from cow's milk but classified identically per tariff structure.

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.

0401.20.20.00Same rate: 17.5%

If fat content under 6% by weight

Skim milk range applies when fat separation results in less than 6% fat content

0403Higher: 27% vs 17.5%

If fermented or acidified

Yogurt-making processes classify as fermented milk products under heading 0403

0405.10.20Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If churned into butter

Butter production meeting 80%+ milkfat definition shifts to heading 0405

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed fat content certification as buffalo milk varies widely and must stay within 10-45% limits

Ensure refrigeration chain documentation to maintain fresh status under FDA import alerts for dairy

Check country-specific dairy quotas in Chapter 4 US notes before shipping high volumes

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