Cambozola Blue Cheese
Cambozola is a German triple-cream blue-veined cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk, featuring characteristic blue marbling and a creamy texture. It is classified under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese, not grated or powdered, within the access commitment for cheese imports into Canada.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0401101000–0410900000).
- GAC
Agriculture · Required
Global Affairs Canada: GAC Agriculture (Agriculture Prpoducts - Low Tariff) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 04063010).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If importing without a quota allocation or permit
This is the over access commitment rate for processed cheese, which applies when the quota is exceeded or no allocation is held.
If the cheese is not processed (i.e., natural blue cheese)
Natural (unprocessed) blue-veined cheese falls under other cheese headings, not processed cheese.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• This is a within access commitment item under Canada's cheese tariff-rate quota
• You must obtain a quota allocation or permit from Global Affairs Canada before importing; otherwise, the over access commitment rate (tariff item 0406.30.20) applies, which is significantly higher
• Ensure the cheese is properly labelled as processed cheese and meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) standards for dairy products
Related Products under Tariff item 0406.30.10
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 the access commitment for cheese imports.
Argentine Azul Processed Slices
Sliced processed blue cheese from Argentina featuring Penicillium blue veins, quota-eligible. This falls under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese within access commitment.
Australian Processed Cheddar GN15 Blocks
Australian Processed Cheddar GN15 Blocks are processed cheddar cheese blocks from Australia, leveraging their quota allocation. They meet the criteria for tariff item 0406.30.10 as emulsified cheddar entered within the access commitment, known for sharp flavour in snacks and cooking.
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 the access commitment.
Blue Castello Processed Cream Cheese
Blue Castello Processed Cream Cheese is a Danish triple-cream blue cheese with a white rind and interior veins, emulsified into spreadable blocks. It is classified under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheese, not grated or powdered, within the access commitment.
Bulk Processed Cheddar for Food Service GN15
Bulk Processed Cheddar for Food Service is bulk packs of processed cheddar cheese in 40-pound blocks for food service industries, entered within the access commitment with low in-quota duties. It is classified under tariff item 0406.30.10 as processed cheddar, not grated or powdered.