Mozzarella Cheese Granules from Canada
Grated and granulated Mozzarella cheese for pizza toppings and Italian cooking. Falls under HTS 0406.20.95.00 as 'other' powdered/grated cheese not covered by specific fresh Mozzarella or Italian-type quotas. The granular texture meets the heading for processed cheese forms.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document moisture content below 40% to distinguish from fresh grated Mozzarella under 0406.10
• Check country-specific quotas; EU has large allocation but requires proper licensing
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'fresh' cheese which carries different quota limits and higher scrutiny