Canadian Farmer's Cheese 42% Fat from China
Traditional Canadian farmer's cheese with exactly 42% fat content, classified as fresh cheese under 0406.10.38. Meets USMCA originating goods criteria for duty-free entry under 9823.04.06 per note 4(b)(2). Made from local Ontario milk using rennet and cultures.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit fat content lab certificate from accredited Canadian dairy laboratory
• Verify USMCA rules of origin met through Canadian milk production (not less than 60% regional value)
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as processed cheese (0406.20) vs fresh cheese