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New Zealand Thickened Cream 47% Fat

Kiwi thickened cream fermented to 47% butterfat, used in pavlovas and sauces. Qualifies HTS 0403.90.74.00 as sour cream under U.S. Note 6 despite NZ cheese quota prominence. Refrigerated import maintains live cultures.

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.

0403.90.65.00Same rate: 17.5%

If light cream version

Lower fat fermented creams have separate statistical reporting

1517.90.50.00Same rate: 17.5%

If containing vegetable fats

Edible mixtures with non-milk fats classify under salad/ cooking oils

0406.90.95.00Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If molded characteristics

Concentrated whey-cream meeting cheese criteria (5%+ fat, 70%+ dry matter)

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Import Tips & Compliance

Leverage NZ favorable quota history; provide shelf-life data; ensure no trans-fat emulsifiers violating butter definitions

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