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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

Dried Sour Cream Powder for General Note 15 Countries from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0403.90.57.00