Produced in Canada and not subject to licensing requirements
Cheese and curd: > Other cheese: > Cheddar cheese: > Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions > Produced in Canada and not subject to licensing requirements
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0406.90.08.10
Canadian Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese Wheels
Large wheels of natural Cheddar cheese produced in Canada from unpasteurized cow's milk, aged at least 9 months to develop sharp flavor. Meets additional U.S. note 18(c) requirements for exemption from import licensing as it's certified by Canadian officials. Classified under 0406.90.08.10 as Canadian Cheddar entered pursuant to quota provisions without licensing.
Canadian Aged White Cheddar Blocks
Blocks of traditional white Cheddar cheese from Canadian producers, made from raw milk and aged minimum 9 months per U.S. note 18(c). Exempt from licensing requirements when properly certified. Falls under 0406.90.08.10 as quota-eligible Canadian Cheddar production.
Canadian Sharp Cheddar Cheese Loaves
Loaf-shaped sharp Cheddar cheese produced in Canada from unpasteurized milk, aged 9+ months qualifying for U.S. import license exemption. Certified natural Cheddar meeting additional U.S. note 18 provisions for tariff classification under 0406.90.08.10.
Canadian Clothbound Cheddar Wheels
Traditional clothbound wheels of Canadian Cheddar cheese made from raw milk, aged minimum 9 months for license-exempt U.S. entry. Cloth wrapping preserves natural rind development characteristic of authentic Canadian Cheddar production under HTS 0406.90.08.10.
Canadian Vintage Cheddar Reserve
Premium vintage Cheddar from Canadian artisanal producers, crafted from unpasteurized milk and aged over 9 months qualifying for U.S. note 18(c) exemption. Classified as pure Cheddar cheese under 0406.90.08.10 tariff provisions for license-free quota entry.