Fat-Free Processed Cheese Loaf from Canada
Bulk loaf of emulsified processed cheese made from skim milk cheese blends, with 0.5% or less butterfat. Classified under HTS 0406.30.87.00 for processed cheese (not grated/powdered) in the low-butterfat 'other' category. Used in food service for melting applications.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify calendar year quota availability via USDA before shipping; EU/New Zealand have specific allocations
• Submit lab test results documenting butterfat content at entry to prevent duty disputes
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as higher-fat cheese, which changes quota applicability