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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+17.5%29.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.31Higher: 33.5% vs 29.5%

If processed or grated Cheddar

Grated, powdered, or processed Cheddar cheese shifts from natural cheese to processed cheese subheadings with different quota treatment.

0406.90.46Lower: 23.9% vs 29.5%

If presented in consumer retail packages

Cheddar put up for retail sale in small consumer packages may fall under different Swiss/Emmentaler quota provisions depending on packaging.

2106.90.64Lower: 27.5% vs 29.5%

If mixed with other dairy ingredients

Cheddar blended with non-cheese dairy products or additives exceeding chapter note limits becomes food preparations outside Chapter 4.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure supplier provides official Canadian certification of raw milk origin and aging period

Monitor annual quota usage even for license-exempt entries

Label clearly as 'Canadian Cheddar - Aged minimum 9 months' for CBP verification