Dried Crème Fraîche Substitute Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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