Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds

Fresh cheese curds made from cow's milk, classified under HTS 0406.10.18 as fresh (unripened) cheese containing cow's milk with a moisture content over 80% but less than 85%. These qualify for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.04.04 as Canadian-origin goods meeting note 4(b)(2) requirements. Produced in Canada from Canadian milk under strict dairy quota provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.90.97.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If ripened beyond fresh stage or with added flavors

Ripened or processed cheese moves to other 0406.90 subheadings based on ripening duration and fat content

0406.10.08.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If moisture content 80% or less

Cheese moisture threshold determines specific 0406.10 subheading classification

9802.00.80Same rate: 10%

If USMCA origin not certified

Non-preferential USMCA goods fall back to standard Chapter 4 cheese classifications

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain Canadian Certificate of Origin proving USMCA compliance and note 4(b)(2) quota eligibility,Maintain milk origin documentation as Canadian dairy products subject to strict supply management rules,Monitor annual Canadian cheese quota limits under USMCA dairy provisions to avoid over-quota duties