Ricotta Salata Aged Cheese from Canada
Ricotta salata is salted, aged whey cheese from Italy, firm and grateable unlike fresh ricotta. Fits 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese'; whey-derived but molded and meeting cheese criteria per chapter notes. Used in salads and pasta.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
68.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) 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 whey concentration meets cheese criteria (5%+ fat, 70-85% dry matter)
• Differentiate from fresh ricotta via salting and aging documentation
• Lab tests for lactose <95% to stay in Chapter 4