Head Cheese (Fromage de Tête) from Canada
Head cheese is a traditional cow's milk cheese pressed into loaf form, sometimes blended with non-quota varieties. Firm texture for slicing. Classified HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other pressed cow's milk cheese.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
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
• Pressing method documentation essential for cheese vs. meat product distinction
• Milk source verification prevents confusion with meat head cheese
• Loaf weight/size affects quota calculations if applicable