Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese from Canada
Fresh whey cheese made from skimmed milk whey, with butterfat content of 0.5% or less, classified in HTS 0406.10.74.00 per additional U.S. note 23 for low-fat fresh cheeses. Entered under quota provisions requiring specific licensing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document whey source as from skim milk to prove low butterfat; track calendar year quota usage via USDA portal; package in consumer-ready sizes to avoid bulk reclassification