New Zealand Thickened Cream 47% Fat from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Leverage NZ favorable quota history; provide shelf-life data; ensure no trans-fat emulsifiers violating butter definitions