Organic Grass-Fed Sour Cream 50% Fat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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