Pasteurized Prepared Cheddar Cheese from Canada
Fresh pasteurized cheddar cheese prepared for slicing or cubing, maintained in unripened state with mild tang. HTS 0406.10.28.00 covers this as 'other' fresh cheddar not fitting quota-specific aged varieties. Produced through standard cheddar cheesemaking without extended curing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pasteurization records essential; unpasteurized may qualify for Canadian quota exception if aged 9+ months
• Avoid quota exhaustion by monitoring USDA weekly reports on cheddar category fill rates
• Use airtight packaging to preserve fresh status during ocean transit