Canadian Cream Cheese Spread from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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