Canadian Cream Cheese Powder from Japan
Powdered cream cheese derived from Canadian milk qualifying under specified 0406 subheadings, meeting 1901.90.36 butterfat requirements. Classified under HTS 9823.04.54 for USMCA duty-free treatment as Canadian dairy preparation per note 4(b)(2). Used in bakery fillings, dips, and seasoning blends.
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
• Provide dairy export certificate confirming milk origin from approved 0406 HTS codes
• Label clearly as 'cheese powder' to avoid reclassification as flavoring under 2106
• Comply with FDA import alert requirements for powdered dairy products