Danish Rømme 50% Fat Sour Cream from Japan
Traditional Danish rømme is a thick fermented sour cream containing 50% butterfat, made by culturing heavy cream with specific bacterial cultures. Classified under HTS 0403.90.74.00 due to exceeding 45% butterfat threshold for sour cream under quota provisions. Used in Scandinavian baking and sauces.
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
• Confirm origin country quota allocation via USDA; provide butterfat certification; avoid repackaging that could trigger different classification