Aged Canadian Cheddar Grated Cheese

Premium grated Cheddar cheese from Canada, made from raw milk and aged minimum 9 months per note 18 requirements, entered without import licensing. HTS 0406.20.31.10 covers this specific Canadian Cheddar powder form under quota provisions. Commonly used in pasta dishes, casseroles, and ready meals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16%+17.5%33.5%
🇲🇽Mexico16%+10.0%26%
🇨🇦Canada16%+10.0%26%
🇩🇪Germany16%+10.0%26%
🇯🇵Japan16%+10.0%26%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.65Lower: 27.5% vs 33.5%

If processed from Cheddar but not pure grated form

Cheese substitutes containing Cheddar fall under different subheadings with separate quota limits.

0406.10.24Lower: 27.5% vs 33.5%

If imported in fresh/ungrated wheels

Fresh Cheddar cheese enters under different tariff lines subject to general quotas.

0406.90.76Lower: 27.5% vs 33.5%

If blended with other cheeses

Mixed cheese products containing Cheddar are classified separately from pure varieties.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include official Canadian certification paperwork proving compliance with 833,417 kg quota and raw milk aging standards

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'processed cheese' which disqualifies quota benefits

Label clearly as 'grated Cheddar' with fat content details to prevent CBP reclassification