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
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
• 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