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Organic Grass-Fed Sour Cream 47% Butterfat

Premium organic sour cream made from grass-fed cow cream, cultured to 47% butterfat content. Qualifies for HTS 0403.90.74.00 as high-fat sour cream under quota provisions despite organic certification. Popular in artisanal cheese-making.

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.

0403.90.51.00Same rate: 17.5%

If non-organic identical product

Organic status doesn't change HTS; fat content determines subheading

0404.10.50Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If whey-derived

Whey-based fermented products classify under whey provisions

2202.99.24.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If carbonated/flavored

Fermented dairy beverages with additives fall under non-alcoholic beverages

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain separate organic certification documentation; test for antibiotic residues; quota license priority for organic often limited

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