Fermented Cream Powder for Baking from China
Dried fermented cream powder (28% fat) specifically for commercial baking applications. HTS 0403.90.65.00 covers this as 'other' dried sour cream equivalent, acidified milk product not buttermilk. Industrial packaging distinguishes from retail.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Bulk industrial packaging helps avoid retail set classification; specify end-use on entry
• Include production process certification showing fermentation step
• Monitor annual quota reallocations via USTR notices for late-year imports