Lancashire Cheese from Canada
Crumbly, full-fat cow's milk cheese from England with mild to sharp flavors depending on aging, often used melted. HTS 0406.90.95.00 covers this as cow's milk cheese entered under general quota Note 16, distinct from Cheddar or other named quotas.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pre-apply for license through USDA Dairy Programs 30-60 days ahead; track remaining quota via AMS website
• Include sanitary certificate and composition verifying natural milkfat 80%+ of total fat
• Label clearly as 'cow's milk cheese' for CBP examination