Canadian Fromage Frais
French-style fromage frais produced in Quebec from cow's milk, classified 0406.10.18 due to 80-85% moisture. Enters duty-free under USMCA 9823.04.04 as Canadian quota cheese per note 4(b)(2).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cultured yogurt-style
Cultured milk products classified in Chapter 4 yogurt provisions
If moisture exactly 85% or higher
Precise moisture breakpoint determines 0406.10 subheading placement
If sweetened or flavored
Sweetened fresh cheese products become ice cream mixes/food preps
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Import Tips & Compliance
• French/Quebec labeling acceptable if origin clearly identified as Canadian,Refrigerated transport mandatory - temperature logs required for fresh cheese,USMCA dairy working group coordinates annual TRQ allocations by cheese type
Related Products under HTS 9823.04.04
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.
Canadian Fresh Cottage Cheese
Unripened cottage cheese from Canadian cow's milk meeting HTS 0406.10.18 specifications (moisture 80-85%). Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.04 for duty-free entry as Canadian dairy product within note 4(b)(2) quota. Produced under Canada's supply-managed dairy system.
Canadian Queso Fresco
Fresh Mexican-style queso fresco produced in Canada from cow's milk, classified 0406.10.18 due to high moisture content (80-85%). Enters duty-free under USMCA 9823.04.04 as Canadian-origin fresh cheese within quota note 4(b)(2).
Canadian Farmer's Cheese
Traditional Canadian farmer's cheese, unripened, cow's milk, 80-85% moisture qualifying under 0406.10.18. Duty-free entry via USMCA 9823.04.04 as Canadian good meeting note 4(b)(2) quota requirements.
Canadian Paneer Cheese
Canadian-produced paneer (fresh Indian-style cheese) from cow's milk meeting 0406.10.18 moisture specs. Qualifies for USMCA 9823.04.04 duty-free treatment as Canadian-origin product within note 4(b)(2).
Canadian Cream Cheese Spread
Fresh unripened cream cheese spread from Canadian cow's milk meeting 0406.10.18 moisture criteria. USMCA 9823.04.04 provides duty-free entry for Canadian quota dairy products.