New Zealand Cheddar Wheels from Canada
Traditional clothbound Cheddar wheels from New Zealand, aged 12-24 months with characteristic crumbly texture and nutty taste. Falls under HTS 0406.90.08.90 as quota-eligible Cheddar pursuant to U.S. note 18, allowing up to 8,200,000 kg annually from New Zealand.
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
• Confirm New Zealand origin for 8.2M kg quota access under note 18; include export certificate verifying unpasteurized aging if applicable
• Monitor reallocation of unfilled quotas via USTR
• Label accurately to avoid reclassification as other cheese types