Grade A Mexican Sour Cream
Premium pasteurized sour cream from Mexican dairies with 36% butterfat, certified Grade A for foodservice use in restaurants. Enters under HTS 0403.90.02.00 pursuant to General Note 15 USMCA provisions for fluid sour cream not over 45% butterfat. Bulk packaged for commercial distribution.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If buttermilk rather than sour cream
Skim milk fermentation products classified as buttermilk; sour cream requires cream base with specified fat.
If whey proteins removed or concentrated
Modified whey processes change classification from fermented cream to whey products.
If dried or dehydrated
Dehydrated sour cream powder falls under Chapter 19 dairy preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit FDA Prior Notice with exact fat analysis; variance >1% risks reclassification and penalties
• Use NAFTA/USMCA marking requirements; 'Product of Mexico' insufficient—needs origin statement
• Monitor annual GN15 utilization reports; late-year imports may face backlogs despite duty-free status
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Cultured Mexican Crema
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Organic Mexican Sour Cream
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