Bulk Canadian Processed Cheddar Blocks

Large blocks of processed cheddar cheese manufactured in Canada for industrial use, qualifying under USMCA 9823.04.29 and base subheading 0406.30.53. These bulk products meet Canadian note 4(b)(2) requirements for USMCA preferential treatment.

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.

0406.90.74Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If contains emulsifiers or additives

Processed cheese with added emulsifying salts or other substances moves to 0406.90 other processed cheese

9802.00.40Same rate: 10%

If US-origin equipment repaired abroad

USMCA doesn't apply to temporary imports/repairs which use Chapter 98 repair provisions

0406.20.53Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If different moisture content

Other processed cheese types with varying moisture/fat ratios have separate subheadings

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include Canadian Certificate of Origin; confirm not grated/powdered (stays whole); bulk packaging documentation critical for 0406.30.53 classification