Dried Sour Cream Powder 25% Butterfat Australian Origin from Japan
Powdered sour cream produced by spray-drying cultured cream with 25% butterfat content, meeting the specifications of general note 15 for Australian dairy imports. This product falls under HTS 0403.90.47.00 as dried sour cream containing over 6% but not over 35% butterfat, entered pursuant to quota provisions. It is used in baking mixes and dips where rehydration is needed.
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
• Obtain USDA import license prior to shipment as required for GN15 provisions; verify butterfat content via lab analysis to confirm 6-35% range
• Include certificate of origin proving eligibility under general note 15 quota