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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ≤45% butterfat variant
Precise fat content determines quota subheading applicability
If condensed/evaporated
Concentrated fermented milk products under different quota note
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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