Canadian Cultured Crème Fraîche 10% Fat from Japan
Cultured crème fraîche from Canadian dairy with 10% butterfat, falling under 0401.50.25 as other dairy >6% milkfat excluding yogurt. Qualifies for 9823.01.04 USMCA treatment for Canadian goods exceeding primary fluid cream quotas. Traditional bacterial culture process defines product per HTS chapter 4.
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 bacterial culture documentation; monitor USMCA fluid cream quota status via CBP; ensure refrigeration chain compliance for fluid dairy imports