Canadian Cream Cheese Blocks

Large blocks of cream cheese in vacuum-sealed airtight containers qualifying under USMCA for Canadian goods in subheading 0406.90.74. These over 1.4kg units contain cow's milk cheese meeting Chapter 4 origin rules. Special tariff treatment applies via 9823.04.47 for note 4(b)(2) products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.90.68Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If different cheese composition

Specific cow's milk cheese types have separate subheadings within 0406.90

0406.10.68Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If in original single package ≤1.4kg

Original consumer packaging shifts classification from processed airtight containers

2106.90.44Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If contains additives exceeding cheese limits

Products with significant non-cheese dairy components move to food preparations

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide FDA prior notice for dairy imports; maintain USMCA documentation proving Canadian milk origin; check container integrity to maintain airtight classification