0403.90.65.00/Low-Fat Dried Sour Cream Seasoning/Germany

Low-Fat Dried Sour Cream Seasoning from Germany

Powdered low-fat sour cream (12% butterfat) used as a seasoning base in dips and snacks. Classifies to HTS 0403.90.65.00 as dried sour cream 'other,' fermented cream product under 45% fat limit. Meets legal definition without added emulsifiers.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• Label as 'dried sour cream' not 'seasoning' on commercial invoice to prevent 21xx reclassification

• Test for moisture <5% to confirm dried status; higher moisture risks fresh cream duties

• Secure triple-checking of origin country against prohibited Mexico rule