U.S. imports of fluid milk & cream, not concentrated or sweetened, fat content exceeding 10% (HS 040150) totaled $3.9M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHeavy cream and very high-fat specialty creams — including products exceeding 45% fat by weight, such as clotted cream and crème fraîche — fall within this heading, which carries the most complex TRQ structure in the fluid milk chapter. Mexico, Ireland, and France are the leading suppliers, reflecting both geographic proximity and European artisan dairy traditions. The US schedule subdivides the heading by fat-content bands (up to 45% and above 45%) and by quota status, with six distinct 10-digit lines including 0401504200 and 0401505000 for the ultra-high-fat tier. FDA pasteurization requirements apply throughout, and the above-45% fat lines are particularly relevant for specialty food importers sourcing European-style cultured creams.
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Crème fraîche and similar cultured creams that have not been concentrated and contain no added sweetener are generally classified under 040150 based on their fat content. However, if the product has been concentrated or contains added sugar, it may shift to Chapter 4 headings covering concentrated or sweetened dairy. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for novel or borderline products.
The 45% fat threshold marks a duty and TRQ breakpoint in the US schedule, reflecting the distinct commercial markets for standard heavy cream (typically 36%–40% fat) and ultra-rich specialty products like clotted cream or double cream. The higher-fat tier faces its own quota allocation and duty structure, so importers of products in that range must use the correct line to avoid under- or over-payment of duties.
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Imports
$3.9M
from 12 countries · YTD: $12.0M
Exports
$3.1M
Deficit of $809K (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $809K (net importer)
YTD: $12.0M imported (April 2026)
94 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
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