Margarine Cheese Spread from Canada
A creamy spread made from margarine blended with cheese powders from headings 0401-0404, flour, and malt extract, containing less than 5% cocoa. It falls under HTS 1901.90.36.00 as a food preparation of dairy goods not elsewhere specified, processed beyond basic chapter 10/11 forms. Ideal for toast or crackers.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify dairy solids content via lab analysis to confirm <5% cocoa and classification under 1901, avoiding misclassification to 0406
• Provide certificates of analysis for milk solids (kg cmsc) and ingredient origins for FDA prior notice and customs clearance
• Label accurately as 'imitation cheese product' to comply with FDA standards and prevent holds at entry