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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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