Imported Australian Sour Cream (High-Fat Cultured) from China
Premium sour cream from Australia with over 45% butterfat content, cultured from pasteurized cream and fermented with lactic acid bacteria. Classified under HTS 0403.90.72.00 as sour cream exceeding 45% butterfat, entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions for Australian dairy imports within quota limits. Ideal for culinary uses like baking and dips.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to shipment as required for General Note 15 dairy quotas
• Verify butterfat content via lab analysis to confirm >45% threshold
• Ensure cold chain compliance to maintain product integrity during transit