Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds
Fresh cheese curds made from cow's milk, containing 38-44% milkfat, classified under HTS 0406.20.71 as Cheddar cheese (not in original loaves). These qualify for USMCA preferential treatment as originating goods of Canada per general note 11 and subchapter note 4(b)(2). Produced through coagulation, cutting, cooking, and milling processes typical of Canadian dairy standards.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with other cheeses or emulsifiers
Products containing additives or blends exceed pure Cheddar definition and move to 'other cheeses' category
If in original blocks over 11 kg
Original loaves/blocks of Cheddar over 11 kg are classified separately from processed retail forms
If containing 36% or less milkfat
Lower milkfat content Cheddar varieties fall under different subheading within Chapter 4
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain Canadian Certificate of Origin verifying USMCA eligibility under general note 11,Provide dairy product testing certificates confirming 38-44% milkfat content,Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'processed cheese' which falls under 0406.90
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Canadian Horseradish Cheddar
Cheddar cheese with real horseradish root, 38% milkfat, classified 0406.20.71 flavored Cheddar. USMCA 9823.04.19 eligibility with Canadian origin docs. Fresh grated Canadian horseradish inclusion.
Canadian Aged White Cheddar Block
12-month aged white Cheddar cheese in 20 lb blocks, 39% milkfat, meeting HTS 0406.20.71 criteria for Cheddar not in original form. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.19 as Canadian-origin dairy product per subchapter note 4(b)(2). Traditional rennet coagulation and slow aging process.
Canadian Clothbound Cheddar
Traditionally clothbound aged Cheddar, 40% milkfat, natural rind development, 0406.20.71. Qualifies USMCA 9823.04.19 with Canadian artisanal certification. Cloth binding promotes proper rind formation.
Canadian Marble Cheddar Wheels
Marbled Cheddar cheese wheels (orange/white swirl), 40% milkfat, cut into 10 kg retail wheels, classified under 0406.20.71. Meets USMCA origin rules for Canada under 9823.04.19 with documentation per general note 11. Signature Canadian marbling achieved during cheddaring process.
Canadian Smoked Cheddar Logs
Naturally smoked Cheddar cheese logs, 41% milkfat, cold-smoked with maple wood, qualifying under HTS 0406.20.71 as flavored Cheddar. USMCA treatment under 9823.04.19 for Canadian dairy products per note 4(b)(2). Traditional Canadian smoking technique preserves pure cheese character.
Canadian Extra Sharp Cheddar Cubes
24-month aged extra sharp Cheddar cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 42% milkfat, HTS 0406.20.71 classification. USMCA preferential tariff under 9823.04.19 for qualifying Canadian cheese per subchapter provisions. Extended aging develops characteristic tanginess.