Low-Fat Dried Sour Cream Seasoning from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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