Canadian Sharp Cheddar Cheese Loaves from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
72%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1250%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(1) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Request export certificate from Canadian Food Inspection Agency verifying note 18(c) compliance
• Track cumulative imports to stay within 833,417 kg exemption limit
• Avoid commingling with licensed quota Cheddar in same shipment