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Canadian Swiss Cheese Bulk Units

Emmentaler-style Swiss cheese in large airtight vacuum packs over 1.4kg, Canadian USMCA qualifying product under 0406.90.74 for special 9823.04.47 treatment.

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.

0406.30.83Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If traditional Swiss-type ripening

Cheeses with specific hole formation have dedicated codes

0406.90.92Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If mixed Swiss varieties

Blended Swiss cheeses use different statistical numbers

0406.20.33Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If fresh Swiss-style

Unripened versions in fresh cheese category

Not sure which classification is right?

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Eye formation documentation for Swiss classification; extended aging records; temperature-controlled shipping