Cream Cheese Spread from Mexico
A spreadable dairy product made from milk and cream with 39-80% milkfat, meeting the water-in-oil emulsion definition for dairy spreads in heading 0405. It contains only milkfat as the fat source and is suitable for direct consumption on bagels or crackers. Classified under 0405.20.70.00 as 'other' dairy spreads subject to Additional U.S. Note 1 quota limitations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license required for Additional U.S
• Note 1 quota products; Mexico-origin prohibited
• Provide lab analysis certifying 39-80% milkfat and water-in-oil emulsion structure per Chapter Note (b)
• Avoid misclassification as butter (≥80% milkfat, 0405.10) which has different quota requirements