Grade A Mexican Sour Cream from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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