Mexican Cream Cheese Bulk from China
Bulk Mexican-style cream cheese for bagels and spreads, not retail packed. HTS 0405.90.20 covers this fresh cheese form, with USMCA duty-free via 9823.03.10. High-volume bakery ingredient.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Fat content declaration critical for cream cheese vs. other soft cheese classification
• Temperature monitoring devices mandatory for perishable dairy shipments
• Avoid any retail labeling to preserve bulk processing status