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Cream Cheese Fat Mimic Spread from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

Cream Cheese Fat Mimic Spread from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2106.90.28.00