Organic Grass-Fed Sour Cream 50% Fat from Japan
Organic sour cream produced from grass-fed cow cream, cultured to achieve tangy flavor with 50% butterfat content. Classified under HTS 0403.90.78.00 as 'other' sour cream over 45% butterfat, fitting the fermented/acidified milk cream category without added sugar or fruit. Organic certification does not alter dairy classification.
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
• Include organic certification and fat content certificate; check for TRQ eligibility under USDA dairy programs
• Label clearly as 'sour cream' not 'creme fraiche' to avoid French-named product scrutiny; maintain cold chain logistics