9823.03.05/Mexican Cream Cheese Spread/Japan

Mexican Cream Cheese Spread from Japan

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 — 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

• 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