0403.90.78.00/Organic Grass-Fed Sour Cream 50% Fat/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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