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%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
• Verify EU country-specific quota (Germany under general EU); provide microbial culture certification; temperature logs required