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Australian Mascarpone Cheese

Ultra-creamy fresh cheese made from double cream, classified under HTS 0406.30.91. Enters under 9822.04.35 Australian quantitative limits in U.S. note 15. Essential for tiramisu and dessert applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0403Higher: 29.5% vs 12.5%

If yogurt-like cultured cream product

Cultured dairy creams may classify under yogurt provisions rather than fresh cheese depending on fermentation

9820.11.27Same rate: 12.5%

If qualifies under different Australian FTA provisions

Alternative Chapter 98 provisions may apply based on specific FTA commercial availability determinations

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Lab verification recommended for cream content to confirm 0406.30.91 classification

• Pre-clear quota availability with customs broker

• High-value product requires enhanced security filing