Artisanal Small-Batch Sour Cream 47.2% Butterfat from Japan
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.
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
• 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