EU Cream Cheese Spread

Cream cheese spread from European Union countries containing over 10 percent milk solids, imported under HTS 2106.90.64.00 as described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4. This subheading facilitates quota entry for specific processed dairy products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.90.48.00Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If considered fresh cheese rather than preparation

Soft ripened cheeses classified in heading 0406 by type and fat content, not as nesoi food preparations.

2106.90.72Lower: 26% vs 27.5%

If compounded with sugar exceeding 65% by weight

Sugar confection dairy preparations move to different subheading based on composition thresholds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit entry with reference to specific note 10 quota line item

Include sanitary certificate and composition breakdown showing milk solids percentage

Beware of reclassification risk if resembling fresh cheese

Related Products under HTS 2106.90.64.00

Irish Yogurt

Plain or flavored yogurt produced in Ireland, containing over 10 percent milk solids, classified under HTS 2106.90.64.00 as a dairy product described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions. This subheading applies to specific dairy imports from qualifying countries under quota limitations.

New Zealand Milk Protein Concentrate

Milk protein concentrate (MPC) from New Zealand with over 10 percent milk solids, entered under HTS 2106.90.64.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4. This allows limited imports of certain dairy products beyond standard quotas.

Australian Dairy Blend Powder

Dairy blend powder from Australia with over 10 percent milk solids, classified under HTS 2106.90.64.00 pursuant to U.S. note 10 chapter 4 provisions. Used in food manufacturing, this enters under special dairy quota allocations.

Danish Skimmed Milk Powder Derivative

Processed skimmed milk powder derivative from Denmark containing required milk solids, entered under HTS 2106.90.64.00 as per additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4. This covers specialized dairy products under quota.

Canadian Milk-Based Beverage Premix

Milk-based beverage premix from Canada with over 10 percent milk solids, classified in HTS 2106.90.64.00 under note 10 chapter 4 provisions. Designed for reconstitution into retail beverages.

Netherlands Dairy Whitener

Dairy whitener from Netherlands for coffee/tea, over 10 percent milk solids, imported via HTS 2106.90.64.00 pursuant to chapter 4 note 10. Qualifies under specific dairy quota provisions.