Canadian Cream Cheese
Soft cream cheese produced in Canada from cream and milk blends, classified under subheading 0406.90.65. Qualifies for USMCA tariff rate quota under 9823.03.02 subject to annual quantitative limits. Standard brick or tub packaging for retail.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing fruits or vegetables
Flavored cream cheese with inclusions classifies differently
If considered fresh cheddar
Specific cheese varieties have dedicated subheadings
If processed cheese preparation
Blends exceeding 0.5% added substances become cheese preparations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure product meets fresh cheese definition (not ripened beyond 2 months),Maintain temperature records throughout supply chain for fresh cheese import,Classify based on actual moisture/fat content vs. named varieties
Related Products under HTS 9823.03.02
Canadian Sweetened Condensed Milk
Sweetened condensed whole milk produced in Canada, classified under subheading 0402.21.90. Enters under USMCA 9823.03.02 subject to quantitative limits for Canadian milk powders and condensed milk. Used in baking and confectionery.
Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds
Fresh cheese curds produced from cow's milk in Canada, classified under subheading 0406.90.65 as fresh cheese (including whey cheese) other than that of heading 0404. These curds meet USMCA origin requirements and fall within 9823.03.02 quantitative limits for Canadian dairy under U.S. note 3(b)(1). They represent typical Canadian fresh cheese production eligible for special tariff treatment.
Canadian Plain Yogurt 3.25% MF
Plain yogurt with 3.25% milkfat produced in Canada from pasteurized milk, classified under subheading 0403.90.78 as yogurt other than low-fat or nonfat. This product qualifies under USMCA provisions in 9823.03.02 subject to quantitative limits for Canadian dairy exports. Standard Canadian yogurt production for U.S. market.
Canadian Butter Oil
Butter oil extracted from Canadian butter, classified under subheading 0405.20.30 as butter oil with >99% milkfat. Subject to USMCA quantitative limits in 9823.03.02 for Canadian dairy products. Used in food manufacturing and confectionery applications.
Canadian Full Cream Milk Powder
Whole milk powder with ≥26% butterfat produced in Canada, classified under subheading 0402.21.90. Subject to USMCA TRQ limits in 9823.03.02 for Canadian dairy powders. Spray-dried for long shelf life.
Canadian Sour Cream 18% MF
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