Fresh Cream Cheese Alternative from Canada
Cow's milk fresh cheese substitute designed as cream cheese alternative, unripened with higher fat content but not soft ripened. Classified in HTS 0406.10.84.00 under note 16 quota for non-soft ripened cow's milk cheeses and substitutes. Imported from countries like Costa Rica and Iceland under license.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
70%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1250%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(1) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure product meets 'not soft ripened' criteria through lab testing; apply early for annual quota licenses; provide composition analysis showing milkfat compliance