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.

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.

0406.30.48Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If washed-rind ripening process

Muenster's specific washing process qualifies for ripening subheading

0406.90.54Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If processed Muenster blends

Blended processed versions use different 0406.90 suffix

0406.20.91Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If fresh unripened Muenster

Fresh versions before rind development classified differently

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Import Tips & Compliance

Surface bacteria culture records; washing process documentation; temperature monitoring

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