Low-Fat Dried Sour Cream Seasoning from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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