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