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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

Schmand German Cultured Cream 48% Fat from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0403.90.74.00