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Mascarpone Italian Cream Cheese from Canada

Mascarpone is a triple-cream, soft cheese made from cow's cream, used in tiramisu with rich, velvety texture. Under HTS 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese' due to high fat content excluding it from quota-specific categories. Packed in plastic tubs for dessert applications.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

18.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

Import Tips

Fat content certification (>60%) distinguishes from butter (0405)

Refrigerated shipping mandatory; provide shelf-life validation

Avoid packaging that suggests 'spread' classification

Mascarpone Italian Cream Cheese from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.99.00