French-Style Crème Fraîche 47% Butterfat from China
Thick, rich crème fraîche made by culturing heavy cream to 47% butterfat, offering nutty flavor for culinary use. Falls under HTS 0403.90.78.00 as sour cream/fermented cream over 45% butterfat in the 'other' category, regardless of European naming conventions. Distinct from yogurt by cream base and fat level.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide lab report certifying >45% milkfat and bacterial culture process; EU exports may need additional health certificates
• Use insulated refrigerated containers; declare exact fat content on commercial invoice to prevent CBP reclassification