Canadian Basket Cheese 35.5% Fat
Basket-molded fresh cheese from Canada containing 35.5% milkfat, under subheading 0406.90.84. Qualifies for HTS 9823.04.49 USMCA treatment per note 4(b)(2). Traditional cheese with distinctive basket weave pattern.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If drained on mats creating pattern
Draining method may classify as different fresh cheese type
If under 20 kg retail packages
Packaging format determines specific statistical reporting number
If contains US-made rennet/equipment
USMCA treats certain US materials differently for origin calculation
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include photos/documentation of basket molding process; provide USMCA certification for note 4(b)(2); maintain refrigeration logs for fresh cheese import
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