New Zealand Thickened Cream 47% Fat from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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