0403.90.04.00/Full Fat Mexican Sour Cream (Crema Fresca)/Germany

Full Fat Mexican Sour Cream (Crema Fresca) from Germany

Traditional Mexican crema fresca, a cultured sour cream with 30% butterfat fermented to mild tangy flavor, thinner consistency than American sour cream. Imported under HTS 0403.90.04.00 pursuant to U.S. note 5 as sour cream ≤45% butterfat requiring quota license. Popular in Hispanic cuisine for tacos and sauces.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• Note Mexican products ineligible for U.S. note 5 quota - expect over-quota duties; provide microbial and fat content certificates; label clearly as 'cultured sour cream'