Low Moisture Sour Cream Powder 2.5% Fat (New Zealand GN15)
Ultra-low moisture sour cream powder with 2.5% butterfat from New Zealand, designed for long-shelf-life applications in snacks. Classified HTS 0403.90.37.00 as dried sour cream ≤6% butterfat pursuant to General Note 15 import provisions. Fermentation confirmed by lactic cultures per chapter definitions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If modified whey with removed lactose/proteins
Subheading note defines modified whey separately from natural sour cream products.
If >80% whey protein concentrate
Chapter exclusion sends high-protein whey albumin products to protein chapter.
If infant formula grade with added vitamins
Nutritional additions for infant use classify as prepared infant foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit detailed production specs with license application proving ≤6% fat and fermentation origin
• Use accredited labs for butterfat verification; CBP may test at entry
• Monitor USTR reallocation notices for quota transfers between countries
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Cultured Dried Sour Cream 3% Fat (EU Quota Origin)
Freeze-dried sour cream from EU countries with 3% butterfat, retaining tangy fermented flavor for gourmet applications. Enters under HTS 0403.90.37.00 per General Note 15 provisions for low-fat dried fermented creams ≤6% butterfat. Distinct from whey products per Chapter 4 exclusion notes.
Dried Sour Cream Powder 5% Butterfat (Australian Origin)
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.
Low-Fat Dried Buttermilk Powder 4.5% Butterfat (New Zealand)
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Spray-Dried Buttermilk Solids 5.8% Butterfat (Australia)
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