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

9903.03.0110%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

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

Low-Fat Dried Sour Cream Seasoning from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0403.90.65.00