Irish Porter Cheddar Cheese from Canada
A semi-hard cow's milk cheese infused with Irish porter beer, featuring a reddish rind and nutty flavor from extended aging. Classified under HTS 0406.90.95.00 as a cow's milk cheese (not soft-ripened) entered pursuant to U.S. Note 16 quota provisions for general cheese imports. Meets chapter requirements for fresh or processed cow's milk cheeses beyond specific variety quotas.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
70%
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
• Obtain USDA import license via Dairy Import Licensing Program before shipment; verify quota availability for origin country
• Provide certificate of origin and composition analysis confirming cow's milk base
• Monitor annual aggregate quota (25+ million kg total across countries)