Artisanal Small-Batch Sour Cream 47.2% Butterfat

Handcrafted sour cream from small dairy farms, slowly cultured to 47.2% butterfat for superior texture and taste. HTS 0403.90.78.00 covers this as other sour cream over 45% fat, emphasizing artisanal fermentation without concentration or additives. Ideal for gourmet applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0403.90Same rate: 17.5%

If not cultured/fermented, just acidified

Non-bacterial acidification uses different subheading from naturally fermented products.

2106.90.06Same rate: 17.5%

If with added sugar/flavorings over quota limits

US note quotas apply; sweetened versions may hit Chapter 21 limits.

0401.40Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If unfermented heavy whipping cream

Lack of fermentation keeps high-fat cream in fresh cream classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Small batch requires proportional documentation; fat content variability needs multiple tests

Artisanal claims ok but verify commercial sterility; use reefer containers set to 4°C

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