Dried Acidified Cream Powder 4.5% Fat from Mexico
Powder obtained by drying acidified cream (cultured with lactic bacteria) containing 4.5% butterfat by weight, meeting precise compositional requirements for HTS 0403.90.41 entry under U.S. note 12 quota. Used in dips, dressings and processed foods requiring sour cream flavor profile.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide bacteriologic certificate confirming lactic acid fermentation to validate 'cultured' status
• Calculate entries carefully against quota; partial fills may not be reallocable between suppliers
• Label clearly as 'dried cultured dairy' to prevent confusion with whey powders in 0404