European Style Liquid Crème Fraîche 42% Fat from Japan
French-style crème fraîche with 42% butterfat, thick cultured fluid cream product. HTS 0403.90.16.00 classification as sour cream ≤45% butterfat in fluid form, other. Popular in fine dining applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• EU countries have specific quota allocations; requires continuous cold chain; test for lactic cultures to confirm fermentation vs acidification