Canadian Vintage Cheddar Grated Topping

Coarsely grated vintage Cheddar cheese from Canadian producers, meeting exact note 18 criteria for unpasteurized milk aged 9+ months, license-exempt. HTS 0406.20.31.10 specifically for this Canadian grated Cheddar quota entry. Popular for pizza toppings and restaurant use.

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.

0406.30.24Same rate: 33.5%

If processed Cheddar in heated/melted form

Processed cheese varieties have separate tariff treatment from natural grated cheese.

0406.90.52Higher: 37.5% vs 33.5%

If American-type cheese containing Cheddar

Colby/washed curd blends trigger different quota access limits.

0712.90Lower: 18.3% vs 33.5%

If dehydrated beyond whey concentration standards

Excessive drying shifts to dried vegetables/legumes if moisture too low.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed aging certificates and milk source verification for smooth quota clearance

Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption which affects powder classification standards