Cultured Mexican Crema from Mexico
Traditional Mexican cultured cream with approximately 35% butterfat, fermented to tangy perfection for drizzling over enchiladas and soups. HTS 0403.90.02.00 covers this fluid sour cream under General Note 15 for qualifying Mexican dairy imports. Distinct from higher-fat creme fraiche by butterfat limitation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain documentation (2-4°C) proving fluid state at import to prevent reclassification as concentrated product
• Include production process certification showing lactic acid fermentation (pH ≤4.6) typical for sour cream classification
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'whipping cream' which shifts to 0401 fresh cream headings