Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds from China
Fresh cheese curds made from cow's milk, containing 35-39% milkfat, produced in Canada under USMCA provisions and classified under 0406.90.54 for specialty cheeses. These squeaky curds are a traditional Canadian dairy product qualifying for preferential tariff treatment as Canadian-origin goods per note 4(b)(2). The HTS 9823.04.45 provides USMCA duty benefits specifically for such Canadian cheeses.
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Import Tips
• Obtain USMCA certification of origin from Canadian exporter proving qualification under general note 11 and subchapter note 4(b)(2),Secure FDA prior notice and dairy import license; ensure compliance with US dairy import quotas if applicable,Verify cheese meets 0406.90.54 specs (35-39% milkfat, not elsewhere specified); maintain composition records