Canadian Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese Powder

Grated and powdered Cheddar cheese produced in Canada from unpasteurized milk, certified aged 9+ months for license-free entry under U.S. note 18. Fits HTS 0406.20.31.10 for Canadian Cheddar pursuant to quota provisions. Used in baking mixes, soup bases, and snack seasonings.

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.

0406.20.69Lower: 27.5% vs 33.5%

If for American-type cheese processed from Cheddar

Blends incorporating Cheddar as ingredient shift to different quota categories.

1901.10.21Higher: 35% vs 33.5%

If dried with added sugar exceeding dairy limits

Sweetened infant formula preparations fall outside Chapter 4 per chapter exclusions.

2106.90.85Lower: 27.5% vs 33.5%

If contains non-milk fats or emulsifiers

Food preparations replacing milk constituents are classified in Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure pre-export certification from Canadian authorities documenting raw milk source and minimum 9-month aging period

Declare as 'not subject to licensing' only with proper quota documentation to avoid penalties

Test for moisture content compliance as excessive water disqualifies butterfat percentage standards