Dried Sour Cream Powder for General Note 15 Countries from Japan
Powdered sour cream produced through spray-drying fermented cream with butterfat content under 45%, imported under General Note 15 provisions for designated beneficiary countries. Meets Chapter 4 criteria for dried fermented dairy products and qualifies for preferential tariff treatment. Used primarily in food manufacturing for dips, dressings, and baking mixes.
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
• Verify General Note 15 country of origin certification; obtain USDA import license if quota applies; ensure butterfat content documentation shows ≤45% to avoid reclassification