Cultured Dried Sour Cream Powder from Japan

Spray-dried sour cream powder from fermented cream with butterfat not over 45%, used in dips and sauces. Classified in HTS 0403.90.61.00 as dried sour cream under U.S. Note 9 provisions for limited dairy imports. Meets criteria for fermented/acidified milk products in concentrated form.

Duty Rate — Japan → 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

Confirm fermentation via lactic cultures in documentation; test for butterfat compliance

Apply for quota license early due to 99,500 kg annual limit

Label as 'dried sour cream' to prevent misclassification as whey products

Cultured Dried Sour Cream Powder from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0403.90.61.00