Philadelphia Original Brick Cream Cheese
Philadelphia Original Brick Cream Cheese contains over 34% milkfat, made from pasteurized milk and cream through a unique culturing process. This product qualifies under HTS 0405.10.20 and subheading 9823.03.07 for USMCA goods from Mexico or the US meeting specific note requirements. It's the classic block cream cheese used for baking and spreading.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fat content falls between 5-34%
Lower fat content cream cheese products are classified in subheading 0405.20 rather than the high-fat 0405.10 category
If contains stabilizers or marketed as a compound
Cream cheese with added stabilizers, thickeners, or other functional ingredients may be considered a food preparation under Chapter 21
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain batch-specific fat content analysis certificates; provide USMCA certificate of origin with producer declarations; ensure temperature-controlled shipping maintains cold chain integrity
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