Powdered Washed Curd Cheese for Baking from Canada
Spray-dried powder made from washed curd American cheese, used in commercial baking mixes and sauces for its meltability and flavor. Classified under HTS 0406.20.69.00 for powdered cheese processed from American-type (washed curd) entered per U.S. Note 19 quota, distinguishing it from fresh or block forms. Meets quota criteria for aggregate limits from specified countries.
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
• Confirm powder particle size and moisture content via certificate of analysis to validate grated/powdered status
• Track calendar-year quota usage with USDA reporting; Mexico-origin prohibited
• Label clearly as 'processed from American-type cheese' to aid CBP review