New Zealand Ultra Cream Quota from Japan
Premium ultra cream exceeding 15% fat content, unconcentrated and unsweetened, entered under note 6 for New Zealand dairy imports. Meets 0401.50.50.00 criteria for high-fat 'other' cream with mandatory USDA licensing. Popular for ice cream bases and patisserie.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pre-apply for quota license confirming New Zealand origin; provide compositional analysis
• Common error: entering without license triggers penalties
• Label clearly as per FDA dairy standards