Canadian Traditional Cheddar Drums
Cheddar cheese packed in 640-lb food-grade drums for bulk import, qualifying Canadian USMCA goods. HTS 0406.30.38 applies to industrial packaging formats. Traditional cloth-bound production methods.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If personal baggage exemption
Small personal quantities may qualify under baggage provisions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Drum specifications must show industrial, not consumer packaging
• LINER bag documentation for food safety compliance
• Quota entry timing critical due to annual limits
Related Products under HTS 9823.04.27
Canadian Smoked Cheddar Wheels
Lightly smoked cheddar cheese wheels in bulk, retaining cheddar classification under 0406.30.38. Canadian USMCA originating goods qualify for quota duty-free treatment. Minimal smoke flavoring.
Canadian White Cheddar Block
Bulk blocks of white cheddar cheese produced in Canada from local milk, qualifying as USMCA originating goods. Falls under 0406.30.38 as industrial cheddar cheese not in retail packaging. Provides preferential duty treatment for Canadian dairy exports.
Canadian Aged Cheddar Wheels
Traditional 1-year aged cheddar cheese wheels from Canadian dairies, meeting USMCA origin rules. Classified 0406.30.38 as bulk cheddar for industrial use or repackaging. Enables duty-free entry under specific Canadian quota provisions.
Canadian Orange Cheddar Bulk
Annatto-colored orange cheddar cheese in bulk form from Canadian producers, USMCA eligible. HTS 0406.30.38 covers this industrial cheddar not in consumer packaging. Colorant doesn't affect classification.
Canadian Farmstead Cheddar Loaves
Artisanal farmstead cheddar produced entirely in Canada from farm-specific milk herds. Bulk loaves qualify under 0406.30.38 for USMCA preferential treatment per note 4(b)(2). Meets strict origin rules.
Canadian Medium Cheddar Slabs
Medium maturity cheddar cheese slabs for industrial shredding/processing, Canadian origin. Classified 0406.30.38 as bulk cheddar under USMCA Canadian dairy quota provisions. Consistent moisture/fat specs.