Canadian Cream Cheese Spread Base from Japan
Unflavored cream cheese spread base from Canada, HTS 0406.20.39 fresh cheese classification. Enters under USMCA 9823.04.14 as qualifying Canadian product per note 4(b)(2). This base product lacks sugar coating and is used in further processing.
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
• Confirm no stabilizers/additives disqualifying fresh cheese status; refrigerated shipping mandatory; accurate fat content declaration essential