Schmand German Cultured Cream 48% Fat from Japan
Schmand is traditional German sour cream with 48% butterfat, fermented for use in Black Forest cake and savory dishes. Classified HTS 0403.90.74.00 meeting sour cream fat threshold under U.S. Note 6 quota system. Ships frozen to maintain culture viability.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify EU country-specific quota (Germany under general EU); provide microbial culture certification; temperature logs required