Buffalo Milk Cream 18% Fat from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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