Canadian Farmer's Cheese 10% MF
Traditional Canadian farmer's cheese with 10% milkfat, a fresh cheese variety made from whole milk. Classified under 9823.04.12 as it originates from Canada and falls within USMCA note 4(b)(2) for subheading 0406.20.28. Commonly used in sandwiches and cooking applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If under 10% milkfat
Lower milkfat threshold moves to different statistical breakout within 0406.20
If flavored or containing added ingredients
Additives change classification from plain fresh cheese to flavored cheese
If Mexican origin instead of Canadian
Different USMCA country of origin determines applicable preferential subheading
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm cheese meets 'fresh cheese' definition excluding aged or processed varieties,Provide lab analysis certificate confirming exact 10% milkfat content,Track USMCA dairy quota status to avoid over-quota duty rates
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