Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds

Fresh cheese curds made from cow's milk, containing cow's milk cheese in airtight containers, meeting USMCA origin requirements under general note 11 for Canadian goods. Classified under 0406.90.74 as cheese in airtight containers with a net weight over 1.4 kg per unit. This product qualifies for special tariff treatment as specified Canadian-origin dairy under 9823.04.47.

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.

0406.90.48Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If net weight ≤1.4 kg per unit

Cheese in smaller airtight containers falls under different statistical break based on unit weight

0406.20.53Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If fresh (unripened) cheese

Fresh cheese not fully ripened like curds classified in 0406.20 series regardless of packaging

9802.00.80Same rate: 10%

If US goods returned after processing in Canada

US-origin cheese processed in Canada qualifies for reimportation provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving Canadian production; ensure airtight containers exceed 1.4kg net weight per unit; declare exact cheese composition to avoid reclassification to smaller pack units