Spray-Dried Sweet Cream Powder from Japan
Sweet cream powder produced by spray-drying fresh cream to 78% butterfat content, classified under 0405.20.70. Enters duty-free via USMCA 9823.03.09 for Mexican/US origin goods. Primary application in frozen dessert manufacturing requiring natural sweet cream flavor profile.
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
• Document spray-drying temperature parameters; conduct standard plate count testing; maintain 40°F storage temperature until final processing