Fresh Cream Cheese Alternative from Canada

This plain fresh cream-style cheese is unripened, made from curd without stabilizers, milder than standard cream cheese. HTS 0406.10.95.00 covers it as 'other' fresh cheese not fitting cream cheese or whey provisions. Used in baking and spreads, it maintains fresh characteristics.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

18.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Differentiate from true cream cheese via lab fat spreadability tests; secure import license if approaching quota limits

Ensure cold chain to prevent unintended ripening