Mexican Sour Cream 18% Milkfat from Japan
Cultured sour cream with 18% milkfat, manufactured in Mexico qualifying under USMCA provisions of HTS 9823.01.01 linked to 0401.50.25. This product receives preferential tariff treatment as Mexican-origin dairy under general note 11.
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
• Verify fermentation process documentation; maintain Mexican origin records for 5 years; avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as yogurt (0403)