Canadian Fresh Curd Cheese
Fresh curd cheese is the basic cheese product drained from whey but not pressed or ripened, made from cow's milk with 0.5-15% fat, under HTS 0406.20.91. Canadian production qualifies for duty-free USMCA entry under 9823.04.24 per note 4(b)(2) provisions. Minimal processing preserves fresh milk flavor.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If considered whey cheese rather than fresh cheese
High whey content products classified in whey cheese provisions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document minimal processing to confirm fresh cheese status,Use insulated reefer containers with temperature recorders,Include commercial specs sheet with milk composition data
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Canadian Queso Fresco Cheese
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