Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds
Fresh cheese curds made from cheddar cheese, classified under HTS 0406.30.53 as processed cheese not put up for retail sale, originating from Canada under USMCA provisions 9823.04.29. These curds meet the specific requirements for Canadian goods in note 4(b)(2) with the necessary fat content and moisture levels for this subheading.
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 ingredients
Cheese mixtures or preparations containing other dairy components fall under 0406.90 rather than pure processed cheddar
If packaged for retail sale
Retail-packaged processed cheese shifts from bulk 0406.30.53 to consumer packaging classification
If fresh/unprocessed cheddar
Unprocessed fresh cheddar cheese would classify under fresh cheese headings rather than processed
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify USMCA origin certification from Canadian exporter; ensure product meets 0406.30.53 moisture/fat specifications; provide commercial invoice showing bulk packaging not for retail
Related Products under HTS 9823.04.29
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.
Canadian Industrial Mozzarella Process Cheese
Processed mozzarella cheese produced in Canada for food service industry, classified under 0406.30.53 via USMCA 9823.04.29. Meets specific Canadian dairy standards in subchapter note 4(b)(2) for preferential tariff treatment.
Canadian Colby Process Cheese Loaves
Bulk loaves of processed Colby cheese from Canada, eligible under USMCA 9823.04.29 linked to 0406.30.53 for non-retail processed cheese. Complies with Canadian-specific USMCA dairy provisions in note 4(b).
Canadian Monterey Jack Processed Cheese
Industrial processed Monterey Jack cheese from Canadian producers, qualifying for USMCA treatment under 9823.04.29 and base HTS 0406.30.53. Meets all subchapter note 4(b)(2) Canadian dairy requirements.