Mexican Cream Cheese Spread from Germany
Soft cream cheese spread made via yogurt cheese fermentation in Mexico, under 0403.90.65. Enters duty-free under USMCA 9823.03.05 for qualifying Mexican goods. Popular for bagels and baking.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Labeling must specify yogurt cheese process to avoid reclassification to 0406
• Batch testing for pathogens required per FDA dairy import rules
• Use USMCA template certification for seamless CBP processing