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.

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.

0406.20.33Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If under 10% milkfat

Lower milkfat threshold moves to different statistical breakout within 0406.20

0406.90.74Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If flavored or containing added ingredients

Additives change classification from plain fresh cheese to flavored cheese

9823.01.01Same rate: 10%

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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