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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not pursuant to note 6
Non-quota high-fat cream uses 0401.50.25, higher duties without license.
If natural butter ≥80% fat
Butter meeting exact fat/solids specs per heading 0405 note (a).
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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