Canadian Cream Cheese Spread
Spreadable cream cheese made from Canadian milk and cream, classified under HTS 0406.90.42 as other cheese. USMCA note 4(b)(2) eligible for Canadian origin goods with special treatment. Popular for bagels, baking, and cooking applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing vegetable fats replacing milkfat
Imitation dairy products with non-milk fats classified separately from pure cheese
If containing significant stabilizers/thickeners
Highly processed cheese spreads may classify as food preparations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide fat content analysis to confirm classification under 0406.90.42 parameters
• Ensure cold chain documentation for perishable dairy import clearance
• Use correct HTS at entry to avoid liquidation as higher-rate fresh cheese
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Canadian Queso Fresco
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