Canadian Pressed Cottage Cheese

Pressed cottage cheese variety from Canada with 35-45% fat meeting 0406.90.84 requirements. Enters US under HTS 9823.04.49 USMCA provisions for note 4(b)(2) Canadian dairy. Distinct from standard creamed cottage.

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.

0406.10.78Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If sheep milk based cottage cheese

Species-specific cottage cheese provisions exist separately

0406.90.74Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If dry weight standards differ

Dry matter content affects fresh cheese subheading placement

0403.90.65Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If curd moisture exceeds fresh cheese limits

Excessive moisture classifies as fresh cheese substitutes

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify pressed processing method vs standard cottage; provide USMCA note 4(b)(2) documentation; ensure compliance with FDA Grade A milk requirements

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