Cream Cheese Fat Mimic Spread from Germany
Spreadable butter substitute emulating cream cheese texture, containing >15% milk fats and over 10% milk solids. Placed in HTS 2106.90.28.00 for its role as a dairy-fat preparation not qualifying as true cheese products. Popular for bagels and cooking.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Avoid 'cheese' terminology in labeling to prevent Chapter 4 dairy disputes
• Provide pH and moisture tests confirming non-cheese status
• Batch traceability docs essential for high-dairy food safety audits