Processed Cheese Margarine Blend from Canada
Spreadable blend of low-moisture cheese (from 0406 but derived from 0401-0404), margarine, wheat flour, and starch, under 5% cocoa. HTS 1901.90.36.00 covers this as other margarine cheese food preparation, processed beyond raw dairy or flour states.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document milk solids content precisely (kg cmsc) to substantiate 1901 classification over Chapter 4 cheeses
• Comply with USDA/FSIS if animal-derived; otherwise FDA for plant blends—check entry type
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete commercial invoices lacking HTS breakdown