Canadian Cream Cheese Spread from Canada
Fresh cream cheese spread from Canadian dairies meeting HTS 0406.90.94 criteria (moisture >80%, unripened). Qualifies for USMCA duty-free entry under Canadian dairy provisions. The high moisture and spreadable texture characterize this fresh cheese product.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Ensure product meets 'cheese' definition - not dairy spread under 0403 if fat content too low
• Provide USMCA certificate specifying note 4(b)(2) Canadian dairy TRQ eligibility
• Document temperature control throughout supply chain per FDA import requirements