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Canadian Cream Cheese Spread from Germany

Spreadable cream cheese produced in Canada meeting HTS 0406.90.68 specifications for fresh cheese (80-85% moisture). Qualifies for duty-free USMCA treatment under Chapter 98 note 4(b)(2) as a Canadian dairy product. Smooth texture ideal for bagels and baking applications.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Laboratory certification of moisture content essential for 0406.90.68 tariff classification,Verify Canadian processing facility registration with FDA dairy import system,Maintain bill of lading temperature records proving cold chain integrity