Smoked Cheddar Cheese Wheel from Canada
A 10-pound wheel of Cheddar cheese naturally smoked over hickory wood, imparting a robust smoky flavor while maintaining classic Cheddar texture. Used for slicing or grating in recipes. Falls under HTS 0406.90.12.00 as 'other' Cheddar, excluding quota-specific fresh or rindless varieties.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include processing certificates proving smoking doesn't alter base Cheddar classification
• Monitor aggregate Cheddar quotas; smoked varieties often fall outside primary TRQ subheadings
• Label clearly as 'smoked Cheddar' to prevent misclassification as generic processed cheese