Grade A Mexican Sour Cream from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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