Imported Australian Sour Cream (High-Fat Cultured) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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