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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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