Dried Sour Cream Powder for General Note 15 Countries from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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