Sweetened Chongos Curd Balls from United States
Traditional chongos curd balls are fresh, unripened cheese formed from sweetened milk curds, often packed in light syrup for retail sale. They are classified under tariff item 0406.10.10 as fresh cheese within the access commitment.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• Ensure a quota allocation is in place to benefit from the within-access-commitment rate; otherwise, the over-access rate applies
• Include the weight of syrup and packaging in the customs value
• Check that added sweeteners do not change the essential character of the cheese