Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds
Fresh cheese curds made from cow's milk, classified under HTS 0406.10.88 as fresh cheese (including whey cheese) not containing cow's milk fat or milk protein in a concentration exceeding 0.5% by weight. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.04.11 as a good of Canada per note 4(b)(2). Produced in Canada from pasteurized milk with specific fat and protein levels meeting the subheading criteria.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing over 0.5% cow's milk fat or protein
Exceeds concentration limits of 0406.10.88, moves to other fresh cheeses in 0406.90
If US goods returned after processing in Canada
Articles previously exported from US and returned after assembly/processing abroad
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USMCA certification of origin from Canadian exporter confirming good qualifies under general note 11 and note 4(b)(2),Ensure FDA prior notice filing and comply with pasteurized milk ordinance requirements for dairy imports,Maintain documentation proving cheese meets 0406.10.88 criteria (low cow's milk fat/protein concentration)
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Canadian Queso Fresco
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