New Zealand Cheddar Wheels
Traditional clothbound Cheddar wheels from New Zealand, aged 12-24 months with a characteristic crumbly texture and nutty taste. This product qualifies as Cheddar under heading 04.06, and is classified under tariff item 0406.90.11 as a within access commitment quota item.
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 you do not have a quota allocation or permit
This is the over access commitment sibling item for Cheddar and Cheddar types, subject to a much higher duty rate.
If the cheese does not meet the strict definition of Cheddar
Other cheese within access commitment may apply if the product is not considered Cheddar or a Cheddar type.
If the cheese is not Cheddar and you lack a quota allocation
Other cheese over access commitment would apply, with a higher duty rate.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• This is a within access commitment item under Canada's tariff rate quota for Cheddar
• You must hold a valid quota allocation or import permit to benefit from the lower within access commitment duty rate; otherwise, the over access commitment rate applies
• Ensure your shipment includes a certificate of origin if claiming preferential treatment under a trade agreement
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.