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Canadian Bulk Mozzarella in Vacuum Packs

Industrial-sized vacuum-packed mozzarella cheese portions over 1.4kg per unit, qualifying as Canadian USMCA goods under 0406.90.74 and eligible for 9823.04.47 tariff treatment. Meets note 4(b)(2) requirements for special dairy provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.90.54Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If processed cheese preparations

If contains cheese substitutes or emulsifiers exceeding permitted levels

0406.90.12Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If retail consumer packages

Smaller retail units have different statistical suffixes

9801.00.26Same rate: 12.5%

If USMCA production assistance

Canadian processing of US milk could qualify under production assistance provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify vacuum seal maintains airtight status; provide laboratory analysis if cheese type questioned; use ISF filing 24 hours prior for dairy shipments