Canadian Cream Cheese Spread Base from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm no stabilizers/additives disqualifying fresh cheese status; refrigerated shipping mandatory; accurate fat content declaration essential