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Irish Cultured Cream 46.5% Butterfat

Irish sour cream made from grass-fed dairy with 46.5% butterfat, lightly cultured for scones and potatoes. HTS 0403.90.74.00 applies due to high butterfat content under quota-limited sour cream category. Outside UK Stilton exception quotas.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0403.90.51.00Same rate: 17.5%

If ≤45% butterfat variant

Precise fat content determines quota subheading applicability

0402.99.70.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If condensed/evaporated

Concentrated fermented milk products under different quota note

3502.20.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If highly concentrated proteins

Protein isolates >80% whey protein from cream classify as albumins

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ireland falls under EU quota allocation; ensure no Mexican processing; provide fat content certificate from accredited lab

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