Canadian Raw Milk Cheddar Loaves
Loaf-shaped Cheddar cheese made from unpasteurized Canadian milk, aged at least 9 months, entered pursuant to General Note 15 quota exceptions for licensed raw milk products. This artisanal cheese offers complex flavors from natural bacterial cultures preserved through raw processing. It fits 0406.90.06.00 as Canadian-origin Cheddar under specific USDA provisions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If grated natural Cheddar from Canada
Grated forms, even from raw milk Cheddar, classify under grated cheese subheadings separately from block/loaf forms.
If over quota or lacking raw milk certification
Non-qualifying Canadian Cheddar falls under general quota-subjected Cheddar provisions with licensing requirements.
If containing cow's milk but exceeding general cheese quotas
Over-quota cheeses not fitting specific Cheddar notes enter general other cheese with country-specific limits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Leverage license exemption for Canadian raw milk Cheddar aged 9+ months with official government certification; attach to entry docs
• Test for pathogens per FDA dairy import rules due to raw status
• Track calendar-year quota closely as Mexico-origin excluded entirely from this provision
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