Canadian Fresh Cottage Cheese Base
Uncreamed cottage cheese base produced in Canada, HTS 0406.20.39 fresh cheese. USMCA 9823.04.14 eligible under note 4(b)(2) for Canadian dairy preference. This is the basic curd before cream dressing addition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packaged consumer-ready format
Retail-ready fresh cheese uses loaf-style subheadings
If creamed variant
Creamed fresh cheeses classified as soft fresh cheese
If acidified/preserved
Preserved fresh cheese becomes fruit/veg preparation
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'base' vs creamed on commercial invoice; refrigerated transport only; USMCA certificate from Canadian processor required
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