Schmand German Cultured Cream 48% Fat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify EU country-specific quota (Germany under general EU); provide microbial culture certification; temperature logs required