Canadian 18% Milk Protein Cream

Cream containing not less than 18 percent by weight of milk constituents, excluding butterfat, imported from Canada under USMCA provisions after the fluid cream TRQ limit is exceeded. Classified under HTS 9823.01.03 as originating goods of Canada provided for in subheading 0401.40.25 per USMCA note 1(b)(2). This applies to fluid cream exceeding the quantitative limits specified for subheading 9823.01.02.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

Alternative Classifications

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

0401.40.25.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If entered before Canadian fluid cream TRQ exhausted

Primary classification under 0401.40.25 with preferential USMCA duty until quantitative limit reached

9823.01.02Same rate: 10%

If within annual Canadian fluid cream quota

Lower TRQ-specific subheading for Canadian cream before aggregate quantity limit exceeded

0401.40Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If butterfat content 18% or greater

Cream classification shifts based on butterfat percentage thresholds

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify Canadian origin documentation and USMCA compliance; ensure product meets 18%+ milk protein excluding butterfat specs; track TRQ status as this applies post-limit exceedance

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