Reserve Cheddar Wheels
Premium reserve Cheddar wheels aged 2+ years, banded and waxed for export, meeting strict Cheddar production protocols. These wheels are classified under tariff item 0406.90.11 as within access commitment Cheddar, subject to quota requirements.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If you do not hold a quota allocation
Over access commitment rate for Cheddar applies, with a much higher duty.
If the cheese is not considered Cheddar
Other cheese within access commitment may apply if the product does not meet Cheddar criteria.
If not Cheddar and no quota is available
Other cheese over access commitment would be the classification with a higher duty.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• This item is within a tariff rate quota, so you need a quota allocation or permit to pay the lower within access commitment duty; otherwise, the over access commitment rate applies
• Ensure the product is aged and produced according to Cheddar standards, as CBSA may request documentation
• Keep records of the milkfat and moisture content to confirm classification under heading 04.06
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.