Canadian Cream Cheese Spread from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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