Irish Heavy Pouring Cream from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• License application must reference note 6; provide spectrographic fat proof
• Common issue: quota exhaustion without reallocation notice
• Use insulated tanks for transit