Canadian Pasteurized Sour Cream 14% Milkfat from Japan
Pasteurized sour cream produced in Canada with 14% milkfat content, classified under HTS 0401.50.25 as dairy products other than yogurt with >6% milkfat. Entered under 9823.01.04 as originating goods of Canada qualifying for USMCA tariff treatment per general note 11 after quota limits are exceeded. Meets chapter 4 definitions for cultured dairy with specific fat content.
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
• Confirm Canadian origin certification under USMCA general note 11; track aggregate Canadian fluid cream quotas under 9823.01.02; ensure proper milkfat content labeling per FDA standards