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HTS Code · Chapter 4 · Updated Oct 7, 2026

0403.90.16.00Sour cream

HTS Code 0403.90.16.00 covers any article best defined as Live Animals; Animal ProductsDairy produce; birds eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or includedYogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa:Other:Sour cream containing not over 45 percent by weight of butterfat; buttermilk:Fluid:Sour cream:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Estimated Duty on 0403.90.16.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 7, 2026 · 1,000 units

China
Total duty
$2,772.00
27.72% effective rate
Fees
$47.14
MPF + HMF
Duty + fees
$2,819.14
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$12,819.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty$772.0027.4%
  • Section 301 – China$750.0026.6%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor$1,250.0044.3%
  • Customs fees$47.141.7%

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Base Duty Rates for 0403.90.16.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
77.2¢/liter
Special Rate of Duty
Free / See 9822.04.05 / See 9823.01.01-9823.01.07
BHCLCOJOKRMAOMPPAPESGAUS+
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
90.8¢/liter
Units of Quantity
liters, kg cmsc
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China77.2¢/liter + 20%
  • Mexico77.2¢/liter + 10%
  • Canada77.2¢/liter + 10%
  • Vietnam77.2¢/liter + 12.5%
  • Germany77.2¢/liter + 2.28%
Tariffs by country · Oct 7, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 0403.90.16.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from China pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 20% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

Total duty from China
77.2¢/liter + 20%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – China7.5%9903.88.15
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31
77.2¢/liter + 20%
Mexico77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55
77.2¢/liter + 10%0% with USMCA
Canada77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29
77.2¢/liter + 10%0% with USMCA
Vietnam77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84
77.2¢/liter + 12.5%
Germany77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor2.28%9903.05.39
77.2¢/liter + 2.28%
Japan77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor4.78%9903.05.49
77.2¢/liter + 4.78%
South Korea77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor4.78%9903.05.71
77.2¢/liter + 4.78%
Taiwan77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor2.28%9903.05.76
77.2¢/liter + 2.28%
India77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44
77.2¢/liter + 10%
Ireland77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor2.28%9903.05.39
77.2¢/liter + 2.28%
Italy77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor2.28%9903.05.39
77.2¢/liter + 2.28%
Switzerland77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor4.78%9903.05.74
77.2¢/liter + 4.78%
Thailand77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77
77.2¢/liter + 12.5%
Malaysia77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54
77.2¢/liter + 10%
United Kingdom77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81
77.2¢/liter + 10%
France77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor2.28%9903.05.39
77.2¢/liter + 2.28%
Indonesia77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45
77.2¢/liter + 10%
Brazil77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27
77.2¢/liter + 37.5%
Bangladesh77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26
77.2¢/liter + 10%
Cambodia77.2¢/liter
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28
77.2¢/liter + 10%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from China pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 20% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Mexico pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Canada pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Vietnam pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Germany pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 2.28% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (2.28%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Japan pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 4.78% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.78%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from South Korea pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 4.78% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.78%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Taiwan pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 2.28% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (2.28%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from India pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Ireland pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 2.28% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (2.28%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Italy pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 2.28% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (2.28%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Switzerland pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 4.78% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.78%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Thailand pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Malaysia pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from United Kingdom pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from France pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 2.28% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (2.28%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Indonesia pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Brazil pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Bangladesh pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Cambodia pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 7, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about.

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Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 0403.90.16.00.

Section 1 NotesLive Animals; Animal ProductsChapter 4 NotesDairy produce; birds eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
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What does HTS code 0403.90.16.00 cover?

HTS code 0403.90.16.00 covers sour cream (Other), classified under Chapter 4 (Dairy produce; birds eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 77.2¢/liter.

What is the duty rate for HTS 0403.90.16.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 0403.90.16.00 is 77.2¢/liter. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.05 (AU) See 9823.01.01-9823.01.07 (S+). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 90.8¢/liter. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from China?

As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from China pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 20% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Vietnam pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 7, 2026, US imports of sour cream (HTS 0403.90.16.00) from Mexico pay the 77.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

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