Mexican Doble Crema Cheese

Double cream fresh cheese with high butterfat content, classified under specific HTS 0406.90 subheadings for cream cheese. USMCA 9823.04.01 eligible for Mexican production meeting origin criteria. Spreadable table cheese.

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.

0406.90.97.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If acid content exceeds cream cheese parameters

Acid levels determine specific statistical reporting number

0403.90.45.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If cultured into yogurt cheese

Fermentation process classifies as yogurt product

2106.90.58Higher: 22.3% vs 10%

If fruit/nut flavored spread

Significant flavorings create compound cheese preparation

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Import Tips & Compliance

Butterfat analysis required to confirm classification within correct 0406.90 cream cheese codes,Maintain sterile packaging records - high fat content increases spoilage risk,USMCA documentation must verify Mexican milk source and cream separation process

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