Cultured Dried Sour Cream Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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