Fermented Cream Powder for Baking from Japan
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 — 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
• 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