9823.04.45/Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds/Germany

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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