Cream Cheese Fat Mimic Spread from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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