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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify bacterial culture documentation; monitor USMCA fluid cream quota status via CBP; ensure refrigeration chain compliance for fluid dairy imports