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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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