Mexican Doble Crema Cheese from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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