EU Quota Sour Cream (48% Butterfat French Style) from Japan
French-style sour cream with 48% butterfat, fermented and entered under EU quota via General Note 15. Meets HTS 0403.90.72.00 criteria for sour cream over 45% milkfat from curdled cream. Popular in European pastries and toppings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Apply for USDA license specific to EU-27 quota allocations under General Note 15
• Include fat content declaration on commercial invoice
• Monitor quota year limits to avoid overages