Organic Valley Cream Cheese

Organic Valley Cream Cheese is made from organic pasteurized milk and cream with fat content over 34%, meeting HTS 0405.10.20 specifications. This USMCA-eligible product under 9823.03.07 serves Mexican/US markets with organic certification. Produced through traditional coagulation and draining processes without additives.

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.

0405.90.20Higher: 26% vs 10%

If contains added flavors or fruit inclusions

Flavored or fruit-added cream cheese products are classified separately under other 0405 subheadings

9820.11.27Same rate: 10%

If qualifies under different USMCA apparel/textile provisions

Certain USMCA special provisions exist for specific dairy products outside standard cream cheese classifications

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide both USDA organic certificates and USMCA origin documentation; ensure organic integrity throughout supply chain; verify fat content through independent laboratory analysis

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