Cream Cheese Powder
Powdered cream cheese for baking and seasoning applications. HTS 0406.20.95.00 covers this high-fat grated cheese not specified in other provisions. Used in cheesecake mixes and frostings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 8.5% | +17.5% | 26% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 8.5% | +10.0% | 18.5% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 8.5% | +10.0% | 18.5% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 8.5% | +10.0% | 18.5% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 8.5% | +10.0% | 18.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If low butterfat (<0.5%)
Low-fat cream cheese qualifies for separate quota.
If infant food preparations
Cream cheese powder for infant formula classifies in Chapter 19.
If butterfat substitutes
High-butterfat cream substitutes fall under dairy substitute quotas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Verify minimum 30% milkfat to distinguish from low-fat provisions
โข Document spray-drying process confirming powder specifications
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