Canadian Mycella Cheese

Proprietary Canadian soft cheese with mycella culture, classified under HTS 0406.90.42. Qualifies for USMCA tariff treatment under note 4(b)(2). Specialty fresh cheese for gourmet applications.

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.

0406.30.53Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If blue-veined interior develops

Culture development creating veins moves to blue cheese category

0406.90.68Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If specific mycella strain recognized

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