9823.03.01/USMCA Mexican Cream Cheese Spread/Japan

USMCA Mexican Cream Cheese Spread from Japan

Spreadable cream cheese produced in Mexico from cow's milk blends, used in baking and dips. Falls under HTS 0406.10.6000 but qualifies for 9823.03.01 USMCA treatment for Mexican goods meeting origin rules in note 3(a). Enables preferential duty rates for qualifying dairy under USMCA.

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%

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Import Tips

• Include USMCA origin certification and FDA prior notice; maintain production records proving Mexican regional value content; watch for misclassification as yogurt products which have separate HTS codes