Canadian Cream Cheese Spread from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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