Canadian Cream Cheese Spread 4.5% MF from Japan
Cream cheese spread made from fermented milk/yogurt base with 4.5% milkfat, manufactured in Canada. Qualifies under HTS 9823.04.23 per USMCA note 4(b)(2) for goods provided for in 0406.20.87, enabling duty preferences for specific Canadian yogurt cheese products. Subject to USMCA dairy quota limitations and origin verification.
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
• Track USMCA dairy TRQ (tariff rate quota) status through CBP's quota bulletin system before shipment
• Provide detailed production records showing Canadian milk sourcing and fermentation process meeting 0406.20.87 criteria
• Label products clearly with fat content and USMCA origin to facilitate customs clearance and avoid delays