New Zealand Pouring Cream (12% Fat) from Japan
Rich pouring cream from New Zealand at 12% milkfat, suitable for sauces and desserts, entered under General Note 15 provisions without concentration or sweeteners. This product meets HTS 0401.50 criteria for high-fat milk/cream imports from quota-eligible countries.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm New Zealand origin for General Note 15 eligibility and secure timely USDA import license
• Lab testing required to verify fat content exceeds 10% and absence of added sugar per chapter notes
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as butterfat products; ensure liquid state and no emulsifiers