0403.90.37.00/Dried Sour Cream Powder 5% Butterfat (Australian Origin)/Japan

Dried Sour Cream Powder 5% Butterfat (Australian Origin) from Japan

This is a dried sour cream powder with 5% butterfat content by weight, produced from fermented cream cultured with lactic acid bacteria and spray-dried for shelf stability. It falls under HTS 0403.90.37.00 as dried sour cream containing not over 6% butterfat, specifically qualifying under General Note 15 provisions for Australian dairy imports within quota limits. Commonly used in dips, dressings, and baking mixes.

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

• Verify product origin from Australia or other GN15 countries and secure USDA import license before shipment as required for quota entries

• Ensure lab analysis confirms butterfat ≤6% and moisture content to avoid reclassification; retain certificates of analysis