New Zealand Thickened Cream 47% Fat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Leverage NZ favorable quota history; provide shelf-life data; ensure no trans-fat emulsifiers violating butter definitions