Australian Vintage Cheddar Loaves from Canada
Vintage Cheddar loaves from Australia, aged at least 18 months in paraffin wax coating for intense flavor. Imported under HTS 0406.90.08.90 pursuant to quota in additional U.S. note 18, which allocates 2,450,000 kg specifically for Australian Cheddar.
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
• Apply for license confirming Australian origin within 2.45M kg quota; include fat content analysis (min 50% dry matter)
• Watch for quota exhaustion leading to higher TRQ rates
• Ensure no added emulsifiers per Chapter 4 notes