Irish Heavy Pouring Cream

Pouring cream at 12% fat minimum, not concentrated or sweetened, for note 6 quota entry from Ireland (EU). 0401.50.50.00 applies to this high-fat category with licensing. Common in tea and baking imports.

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.

0401.50.25Same rate: 17.5%

If not pursuant to note 6

Non-quota high-fat cream uses 0401.50.25, higher duties without license.

0405.10.20Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If natural butter ≥80% fat

Butter meeting exact fat/solids specs per heading 0405 note (a).

1704.90.54Higher: 29.7% vs 17.5%

If >95% lactose from whey

High-lactose whey products exclude to 1702 per chapter note (b).

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Import Tips & Compliance

License application must reference note 6; provide spectrographic fat proof

Common issue: quota exhaustion without reallocation notice

Use insulated tanks for transit

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