Canadian Halloumi-Style Cheese

Canadian-produced grilling cheese with 37% milkfat content, classified in residual 0406.90.54 since not matching specific variety descriptions. Qualifies under USMCA subchapter note 4(b)(2) for preferential tariff treatment via HTS 9823.04.45 for Canadian dairy products.

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.

0406.40.70Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If made predominantly from sheep's milk

Sheep's milk cheeses (>47% sheep milk) classified separately in 0406.40 series

0406.90.74Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If over 39% but under 45% milkfat

Milkfat content ranges determine specific 0406.90 subheadings

0710.90Higher: 24% vs 10%

If dehydrated cheese powder form

Dried cheese products shift to chapter 7 vegetable provisions when dehydrated

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document production process confirming no rennet use if claiming vegetarian cheese status,Provide USMCA certificate specifying subchapter note 4(b)(2) Canadian goods qualification,Avoid reclassification pitfall by confirming not meeting specific 0406.20 criteria

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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.

Canadian Farmers Cheese 37% MF

Soft unripened farmers cheese with 37% milkfat content, made from pasteurized cow's milk in Canadian facilities qualifying under USMCA note 4(b)(2). Classified in 0406.90.54 as other cheese not elsewhere specified, this product receives preferential tariff treatment through HTS 9823.04.45 for Canadian dairy exports.

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