Premium Bulgarian Sour Cream 49% Fat from China

Traditional Bulgarian-style sour cream using specific lactic cultures, achieving 49% butterfat for authentic richness. Classified in HTS 0403.90.78.00 as other high-butterfat sour/fermented cream, distinguished by regional production methods but fitting universal dairy criteria. No added sugars or flavors.

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

Verify no Mexican origin per US notes; apply for USDA dairy import license early in quota year

Document specific bacterial strains used; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims at entry

Avoid regional name confusion with yogurt; declare as 'sour cream' per HTS description