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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.

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.

0406.30.24Higher: 33.5% vs 29.5%

If waxed or plastic-coated rind

Cheddar with artificial coatings rather than natural clothbound rind falls under processed cheese surface treatment subheadings.

0710.80.70Higher: 46.3% vs 29.5%

If frozen rather than aged fresh

Frozen Cheddar preservation bypasses traditional aging process, classifying as frozen vegetables/legumes rather than aged cheese.

2008.97Lower: 24.9% vs 29.5%

If fruit-flavored Cheddar preparation

Cheddar with added fruit or flavorings becomes preserved fruit preparation rather than pure dairy cheese.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document clothbound packaging doesn't constitute 'processing' affecting natural cheese status

Include temperature and humidity logs from aging process

Verify cloth material meets food contact regulations