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

Full Fat Mexican Sour Cream (Crema Fresca) from Japan

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 — 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

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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'