Dried Crème Fraîche Substitute Powder from China
Low-butterfat dried powder replicating crème fraîche through fermentation and spray-drying. Enters under HTS 0403.90.61.00 as dried sour cream/buttermilk per U.S. Note 9 provisions. Used in culinary sauces and dressings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document as 'sour cream containing not over 45% butterfat'; get pre-approval for quota
• Test for moisture to confirm dried status
• Track USTR reallocations for quotas