Non-Fat Cream Cheese Spread from Japan
Non-fat cream cheese spread is produced from skim milk, containing 0.5% or less butterfat, with a smooth, spreadable consistency ideal for bagels. Classified under HTS 0406.90.93.00 due to its low butterfat meeting U.S. note 23 criteria for quota-controlled cheese imports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure product meets exact butterfat threshold with certificate of analysis; apply for quota license early in calendar year; avoid over-quota entries triggering higher duties