Cultured Cream 18% Fat

Fermented dairy cream with 18% milkfat content, thick consistency for cooking. Classified HTS 0403.90.90.00 as other fermented cream under Note 10 provisions. Bacterial fermentation creates sour cream-like product meeting Chapter 4 criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+17.5%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0401Lower: 10% vs 37.5%

If unfermented or naturally soured

Non-cultured sour creams classified under unflavored cream heading 0401

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Import Tips & Compliance

Fat content testing critical for cream vs milk classification; distinguish from unfermented sour cream; declare precise fermentation method

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