Canadian Cream Cheese Blocks
Large blocks of cream cheese in vacuum-sealed airtight containers qualifying under USMCA for Canadian goods in subheading 0406.90.74. These over 1.4kg units contain cow's milk cheese meeting Chapter 4 origin rules. Special tariff treatment applies via 9823.04.47 for note 4(b)(2) products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If different cheese composition
Specific cow's milk cheese types have separate subheadings within 0406.90
If in original single package ≤1.4kg
Original consumer packaging shifts classification from processed airtight containers
If contains additives exceeding cheese limits
Products with significant non-cheese dairy components move to food preparations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide FDA prior notice for dairy imports; maintain USMCA documentation proving Canadian milk origin; check container integrity to maintain airtight classification
Related Products under HTS 9823.04.47
Canadian Colby Cheese Longhorn Blocks
Colby cheese in traditional longhorn-shaped large airtight packages over 1.4kg, Canadian origin qualifying for USMCA 9823.04.47 from 0406.90.74 note 4(b)(2).
Canadian Farmers Cheese Bulk Packs
Farmers cheese (pressed cottage cheese style) in industrial airtight containers over 1.4kg, qualifying under Canadian USMCA for 9823.04.47 treatment from 0406.90.74.
Canadian Brick Cheese Industrial Packs
Brick-shaped semi-soft cheese in large airtight industrial containers over 1.4kg, Canadian USMCA qualifying product under 0406.90.74 for 9823.04.47 special treatment.
Canadian Muenster Cheese Bulk Units
Muenster cheese in large vacuum-sealed airtight containers exceeding 1.4kg per unit, qualifying Canadian USMCA dairy under 0406.90.74 and 9823.04.47 provisions.
Canadian Queso Fresco Large Packs
Queso fresco fresh cheese style in industrial airtight containers over 1.4kg, qualifying under Canadian USMCA rules for 0406.90.74 and special 9823.04.47 tariff treatment.
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.