Organic Mexican Sour Cream from Japan
Certified organic sour cream from Mexican pasture-raised cows, 28% butterfat, fermented traditionally without additives. Qualifies under HTS 0403.90.02.00 General Note 15 for USMCA organic dairy fluid sour cream ≤45% butterfat. Popular for health-conscious consumers.
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
• Provide Mexican organic equivalence certificate AND USMCA origin for dual qualification
• Label 'Keep Refrigerated' prominently; temperature excursions void fluid classification
• Test for antibiotic residues; Mexican organic standards align with FDA import requirements