Mild Cheddar Cheese Block from Canada
A fresh, unripened mild cheddar cheese produced from cow's milk with a smooth texture and mild flavor, packaged in large blocks for commercial use. Classified under HTS 0406.10.28.00 as fresh cheddar cheese not meeting quota-specific criteria for aged or specially processed varieties. It contains the characteristic cheddar curds but remains uncured.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license as this subheading falls under Cheddar cheese quota restrictions; Mexican products prohibited
• Provide lab analysis confirming fresh/unripened status and milkfat content to avoid reclassification as ripened cheese
• Declare exact country of origin - only specified quota countries like Australia/New Zealand allowed within limits