Chapter 0406 — Customs Tariff Headings

0406.20Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds

0406.30Processed cheese, not grated or powdered

0406.40Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti

0406.90Other cheese

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Products classified under Tariff item 04.06

Alberta Plain Whey Cheese Curd

Plain whey cheese curd from Alberta, fresh and unripened, produced by acid coagulation of whey. It is a fresh (unripened) cheese within the meaning of heading 04.06, and qualifies for the within access commitment tariff item 0406.10.10.

British Columbia Farmer's Cheese Curd

Fresh farmer's cheese curd from British Columbia, unpressed and uncured, ideal for snacking or cooking. It is a fresh (unripened) cheese under heading 04.06, eligible for the within access commitment tariff item 0406.10.10.

Canadian Fromage Frais Curd

Fresh Fromage Frais cheese curd imported from Canada, a soft unripened curd with high moisture content, similar to farmer's cheese. It is a fresh (unripened) cheese under heading 04.06, qualifying for the within access commitment tariff item 0406.10.10.

Manitoba Cream Cheese Curd Base

Unripened cream cheese curd base from Manitoba, high-fat fresh curd before final blending. It is a fresh (unripened) cheese under heading 04.06, eligible for the within access commitment tariff item 0406.10.10.

New Brunswick Fresh Paneer Curd

Fresh Paneer-style cheese curd from New Brunswick, pressed minimally and unripened, acid-set from milk. It is a fresh (unripened) cheese under heading 04.06, qualifying for the within access commitment tariff item 0406.10.10.

Nova Scotia Whey Curd Blocks

Fresh whey curd blocks from Nova Scotia, unripened and molded loosely for easy portioning. It is a fresh (unripened) whey cheese under heading 04.06, eligible for the within access commitment tariff item 0406.10.10.

Ontario Cottage Cheese Curd

Unripened cottage cheese curd from Ontario, fresh and moist with mild flavor, often sold loose for direct consumption or further processing. It is a fresh (unripened) cheese under heading 04.06, qualifying for the within access commitment tariff item 0406.10.10.

Quebec Fresh Cheese Curd

Fresh cheese curd produced in Quebec, Canada, consisting of unripened cheese particles separated from whey, typically used for making squeaky cheese curds. It is a fresh (unripened) cheese under heading 04.06, eligible for the within access commitment tariff item 0406.10.10.

Saskatchewan Quark Cheese Curd

Fresh Quark cheese curd from Saskatchewan, a mild unripened variety with creamy texture from mesophilic fermentation. It is a fresh (unripened) cheese under heading 04.06, qualifying for the within access commitment tariff item 0406.10.10.

Arroz con Chongos Dessert Mix

Fresh chongos cheese curds combined with rice in sweetened milk syrup, recognized as traditional 'chongos' preparation under tariff item 0406.20.10. The fresh cheese component maintains its unripened status while providing the base.

Artisanal Chongos Fresco

Artisanal chongos fresco is handmade fresh cheese curd from whole cow's milk, coagulated with rennet and cane sugar, remaining unripened. It qualifies for tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese, over access commitment.

Artisanal Frescos Chongos

Artisanal frescos chongos are handmade fresh Mexican whey cheeses, curdled slowly with rennet into tender balls preserved in mild syrup. This unripened cheese product falls under tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese, specifically within the over access commitment category.

Artisanal Goat Milk Chongos

Handcrafted chongos from goat's milk curds in light syrup, classified under tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese. Meets fresh cheese criteria despite goat milk origin, maintaining unripened status throughout production.

Bulk Chongos for Repacking

Industrial bulk chongos curds in 20kg containers for further processing, classified under tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese. Intended for repacking maintains fresh cheese classification despite bulk presentation.

Chongos Potosinos

Chongos potosinos from San Luis Potosí, Mexico, are delicate fresh cheese curds formed into small balls, sweetened and often packed in syrup for dessert. This unripened whey cheese is classified under tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese, over access commitment.

Fresh Mexican Chongos Cheese

Chongos is a traditional fresh Mexican cheese made by curdling milk with rennet and sugar, resulting in sweet, unripened curd balls typically served in syrup. It falls under tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese, over access commitment.

Fresh Whey Chongos

Fresh whey chongos incorporate whey cheese elements from milk coagulation, remaining unripened and sweet. Tariff item 0406.20.10 includes whey cheese as fresh under the over access commitment category.

Homestyle Chongos in Tin

Homestyle chongos in tin are fresh unripened cheese curds packed in airtight tins with syrup, preserving their soft texture. Classified in tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese, over access commitment.

Mexican Chongos Frescos

Chongos frescos are a traditional Mexican fresh cheese made by curdling milk with rennet and sugar, resulting in soft, sweet curd balls typically served in syrup. This unripened whey cheese falls under tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese, over access commitment.

Sweetened Chongos Curd Balls

Traditional chongos curd balls are fresh, unripened cheese formed from sweetened milk curds, often packed in light syrup for retail sale. Classified under tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese, over access commitment.

Sweetened Chongos Curd Cheese

Sweetened chongos curd cheese is a fresh, unripened Mexican dairy product made from rennet-coagulated milk whey, formed into custard-like balls in light syrup. It qualifies for tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese, over access commitment.

Syrup-Packed Chongos Cheese

Syrup-packed chongos are unripened fresh cheese curds immersed in cane sugar syrup, a staple in Latin American cuisine. Tariff item 0406.20.10 covers this as fresh cheese, over access commitment.

Traditional Curd Chongos

Traditional curd chongos consist of fresh, rennet-coagulated milk curds tied into balls with string, lightly sweetened. This product is specifically 'chongos' under tariff item 0406.20.10, part of fresh cheese subject to over access commitment.

Traditional Mexican Chongos in Syrup

Traditional Mexican chongos in syrup are soft, fresh curds from milk whey, sweetened with piloncillo cane sugar and cinnamon, uncooked and unripened. This product is entered under tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese, over access commitment.

0406.20.11

Bulk Grated Mild Cheddar for Food Service

Bulk grated mild Cheddar cheese for food service operations, such as schools and hospitals. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.11 as grated Cheddar within the access commitment, meaning it is imported under Canada's tariff rate quota for cheese.

0406.20.11

Grated Aged Cheddar Cheese Powder 12-Month

Aged Cheddar cheese, matured for 12 months, processed into a uniform powder for baking and seasoning. This product falls under tariff item 0406.20.11 as grated Cheddar within the access commitment, subject to Canada's cheese TRQ.

Artisanal Grated Stilton PDO UK

Hand-grated artisanal Stilton bearing UK Protected Designation of Origin, blue-veined with traditional maturation. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as grated or powdered cheese, over access commitment.

Blue Cheese Crumble Powder Cambozola

Powdered Cambozola, a German triple-cream blue cheese with soft texture and white-blue mold veins, ground for foodservice use. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as grated or powdered cheese, over access commitment.

Bulk Grated Roquefort for Food Service

Bulk grated Roquefort cheese for food service and manufacturing, made from sheep's milk with characteristic blue veins from Penicillium roqueforti. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as grated or powdered cheese of all kinds, specifically over access commitment.

Bulk Grated Stilton for Food Service

Bulk-packed grated Stilton cheese from UK producers, blue-veined for restaurant and foodservice applications. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as grated or powdered cheese, over access commitment.

Frozen Grated Stilton Blue UK

Frozen grated Stilton cheese maintaining UK blue-vein authenticity through quick-freeze processing. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as grated or powdered cheese, over access commitment.

Grated Cabrales Blue Cheese

Grated Spanish Cabrales, a potent blue cheese made from mixed cow/goat/sheep milk with aggressive blue veining. This powdered form is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as grated or powdered cheese, over access commitment.

Grated Roquefort Cheese

Finely grated Roquefort cheese made from sheep's milk with characteristic blue veins from Penicillium roqueforti. This powdered form is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as grated or powdered cheese, over access commitment.

Grated Stilton Blue Cheese from UK

Finely grated Stilton cheese produced in the United Kingdom, a blue-veined variety with characteristic blue mold veins and creamy texture. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as grated or powdered cheese, over access commitment.

Micro-Grated Roquefort Blue Cheese

Ultra-fine micro-grated authentic Roquefort cheese with intense blue veining and creamy sheep's milk base. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as grated or powdered cheese, over access commitment.

Micro-Grated Stilton for Culinary Use

Ultra-fine micro-grated Stilton cheese from UK dairies, ideal for melting into recipes while preserving blue-vein intensity. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as grated or powdered cheese, over access commitment.

Powdered Roquefort Cheese for Cooking

Pure powdered Roquefort cheese packaged for culinary use in sauces and dressings. This product meets the definition of grated or powdered Roquefort and is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as over access commitment.

Powdered Stilton Cheese UK Origin

Stilton cheese from the UK ground into fine powder, retaining its pungent blue-veined flavor for use in sauces and dressings. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as grated or powdered cheese, over access commitment.

Premium Powdered Stilton for Export

Premium powdered Stilton from select UK creameries, blue-veined powder for high-end culinary exports. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as grated or powdered cheese, over access commitment.

Roquefort Cheese Powder 100g Retail Packs

Individually packaged 100g retail portions of finely powdered Roquefort cheese. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as grated or powdered cheese, over access commitment.

Shredded Stilton Blue Cheese British

Shredded form of authentic British Stilton cheese, a protected designation blue-veined variety with rich, crumbly texture. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.92 as grated or powdered cheese, over access commitment.

Aged Stilton Blue Cheese Cylinder

Aged cylindrical processed Stilton cheese from the UK, with intensified blue veining and crumbly texture after 9+ months maturation. This product falls under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, and is not grated or powdered.

Argentine Azul Processed Slices

Sliced processed blue cheese from Argentina featuring Penicillium blue veins, quota-eligible under note 17. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, not grated or powdered.

Bleu d'Auvergne Processed Portions

Individually wrapped processed portions of Bleu d'Auvergne, French blue-veined cow's milk cheese, 50g each. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, not grated or powdered.

Cambozola Processed Blue Cheese Loaf

Soft-ripened processed blue cheese loaf combining Camembert and Gorgonzola characteristics, in 1kg blocks, blue-veined throughout. This product falls under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, not grated or powdered.

Danish Blue Cheese Processed Wheels

Processed blue-veined cheese made from Danish Blue cheese, not grated or powdered, presented in 2kg wheels with characteristic blue veins and creamy texture. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, not grated or powdered.

Derby Handcrafted Stilton Cheese Block

Handcrafted processed Stilton cheese from Derbyshire, UK, with characteristic blue veining and tangy flavor, cut into 5 kg blocks for export. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, not grated or powdered.

Fourme d'Ambert Processed Blue Wedges

Pre-cut wedges of processed Fourme d'Ambert blue cheese from France, 150g portions with natural blue veining, not powdered. This product falls under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, not grated or powdered.

Gorgonzola Piccante Processed Slices

Processed cheese slices derived from Italian Gorgonzola Piccante, a blue-veined variety, packaged in 200g blocks for retail. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, not grated or powdered.

Leicestershire Stilton Processed Wedges

Processed Stilton cheese from Leicestershire, UK, portioned into retail wedges with blue marbling, meeting exact criteria for heading 0406 processed cheese. This product falls under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, not grated or powdered.

Roquefort-Alternative Processed Blue

Processed blue-veined cheese styled after Roquefort but from non-Roquefort designation (e.g., sheep milk blends), in wheels. This product falls under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, not grated or powdered.

Shropshire Blue Processed Rindless Blocks

Rindless processed blocks of Shropshire Blue cheese, orange-hued blue-veined variety from UK-style production (non-exempt), 250g. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, not grated or powdered.

Stilton-Style Processed Blue Crumbles

Processed crumbles from Stilton-style blue cheese (non-UK origin), loose-packed for culinary use, blue-veined with creamy profile. This product falls under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, not grated or powdered.

Traditional UK Stilton Dairy Spread Loaf

Semi-soft processed Stilton loaf from UK dairies, blue-veined and spreadable, designed for gourmet markets. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, not grated or powdered.

UK Stilton Blue Cheese Wheel

Traditional Stilton cheese produced in the United Kingdom, featuring blue veins and creamy texture from Penicillium roqueforti mold, processed into wheels weighing 15-20 lbs. This product falls under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, not grated or powdered.

Valdeon Spanish Processed Blue Cheese

Processed Valdeón blue cheese from Spain, intense-flavored in 500g cylinders, veined with Penicillium mold. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment, not grated or powdered.

Authentic Roquefort AOC Original Loaf

Authentic Roquefort AOC Original Loaf is a traditional French blue-veined cheese made exclusively from sheep's milk in the Roquefort region. Its distinctive blue veins are produced by Penicillium roqueforti, and it is presented in large cylindrical loaves as per AOC standards. This product falls under tariff item 0406.40.10 as blue-veined cheese within the access commitment.

Castello Traditional Roquefort Loaf

Castello Traditional Roquefort Loaf is an authentic Roquefort-style cheese made from sheep's milk, veined with Penicillium roqueforti and aged per French tradition. It is shipped in 2 kg original cylindrical loaves to preserve integrity. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.40.10 as blue-veined cheese within the access commitment.

Fromageries Occitanes Roquefort Loaf

Fromageries Occitanes Roquefort Loaf is crafted from Lacaune sheep milk with natural Penicillium roqueforti veining, matured in humid cellars. It is exported in authentic 2.8 kg loaves meeting AOC original form requirements. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.40.10 as blue-veined cheese within the access commitment.