Acidified Cream Powder 12% Butterfat NZ from Japan
Spray-dried acidified cream from New Zealand with 12% butterfat, compliant with general note 15 for quota entry. Falls under HTS 0403.90.47.00 as dried sour cream/buttermilk equivalent in the 6-35% fat range. Used in dips and dressings.
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
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'dried sour cream containing 6-35% butterfat'; secure USDA license
• Common pitfall: incorrect fat declaration leading to quota denial