Canadian Aged White Cheddar Blocks from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• 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