Grade A Fluid Sour Cream 36% Butterfat from Mexico
Premium Grade A sour cream produced by fermenting heavy cream to achieve characteristic tangy flavor and thick texture, with 36% milkfat content. Classified under HTS 0403.90.04.00 as fluid sour cream ≤45% butterfat pursuant to U.S. note 5 quota provisions for buttermilk/sour cream imports. Meets strict bacteriological standards for retail sale.
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
• Provide lab analysis certifying butterfat ≤45% and fermentation process; apply for quota license early in calendar year; declare as 'fluid sour cream' not dried/concentrated to avoid reclassification