Canadian Cream Cheese Spread 10% Fat from Japan
Spreadable cream cheese from Canada with precisely 10% milkfat content, qualifying for USMCA treatment under 9823.04.12. This fresh cheese product is classified in subheading 0406.20.28 per HTS hierarchy for Canadian dairy note 4(b)(2). Popular for bagels and baking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure product remains in fresh/unripened state at time of import,Include commercial invoice specifying exact milkfat percentage and Canadian origin,Monitor CBP rulings on cream cheese vs curd cheese classification distinctions