Cultured Dried Sour Cream Powder 4.5% Fat

Spray-dried sour cream powder cultured from cream, standardized to 4.5% butterfat, imported pursuant to chapter 4 quota provisions. Used in dips, dressings, and dry mixes. Classified under HTS 0403.90.41.90 as dried sour cream ≤6% butterfat under quota.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0403.90.51Same rate: 17.5%

If butterfat exceeds 6% by weight

Higher fat content dried sour cream/buttermilk classifies in 0403.90.51, separate from low-fat quota subheading

0402.21.75Same rate: 17.5%

If quota-ineligible origin or non-conforming

Excess quantities or non-qualifying countries enter under different dried milk quota provisions

1901.90.61Higher: 33.5% vs 17.5%

If sold as ingredient mix with ≥25% non-dairy components

Blends with substantial cereal/flour content classify as food preparations under Chapter 19

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm fermentation process documentation proving sour cream origin; test butterfat content at port of entry; apply for quota license well in advance of shipment due to annual limits

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