Dried Crème Fraîche Substitute Powder from Japan
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 — 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
• 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