Chile Aged Cheddar Portions
Portioned aged Cheddar from Chile, pre-cut for retail but retaining Cheddar classification. This product falls under tariff item 0406.90.11 as Cheddar cheese within the access commitment.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the import exceeds the within access commitment quota
Over access commitment Cheddar is classified under a different tariff item with higher duty rates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the cheese's milkfat and moisture content meet Canadian Cheddar standards
• Obtain a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a trade agreement
• Ensure the product is properly labeled with country of origin and product name
Related Products under Tariff item 0406.90.11
Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks
Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks are large blocks of aged Cheddar cheese, typically 40-pound wheels or slabs, made from cow's milk and aged over 9 months. They are classified under tariff item 0406.90.11 as Cheddar and Cheddar types within the access commitment. The aging process develops a sharp flavor.
Argentina Cheddar Cheese for Quota Entry
Cheddar cheese from Argentina designed for quota entry, meeting precise Cheddar standards for compliance. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.90.11 as Cheddar cheese within the access commitment.
Artisanal Farmhouse Cheddar
Artisanal Farmhouse Cheddar is handcrafted farmhouse Cheddar from small-batch milk, clothbound and aged in caves for unique terroir flavors. It is classified under tariff item 0406.90.11 as Cheddar and Cheddar types within the access commitment. The traditional production method yields authentic Cheddar.
Australian Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks
Large blocks of aged Cheddar cheese produced in Australia, featuring a sharp flavor and firm texture. This product falls under tariff item 0406.90.11 as Cheddar cheese within the access commitment for imports.
Australian Vintage Cheddar Loaves
Australian Vintage Cheddar Loaves are vintage Cheddar loaves from Australia, aged at least 18 months in paraffin wax coating for intense flavor. They are classified under tariff item 0406.90.11 as Cheddar and Cheddar types within the access commitment. The extended aging produces a robust, crystalline texture.
Australian Vintage Cheddar Reserve
Premium vintage Cheddar reserve from Australia, aged for extended periods to qualify as traditional Cheddar. This product falls under tariff item 0406.90.11 as Cheddar cheese within the access commitment.