Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds
Fresh cheese curds made from cow's milk, classified under HTS 0406.90.88 as other cheeses not elsewhere specified with specific fat content. These qualify for USMCA preferential treatment as originating goods of Canada per subchapter note 4(b)(2). Produced through traditional Canadian cheesemaking processes meeting USMCA rules of origin.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing cow's milk with different fat content
Cheese fat content determines specific subheading within Chapter 4; 0406.90.48 covers different cow's milk cheese compositions.
If classified as Swiss or Emmentaler cheese
Specific cheese types like Swiss have dedicated subheadings based on traditional production methods and characteristics.
If US goods returned after Canadian processing
USMCA assembly operations on US-origin cheese could qualify under US goods returned provisions instead of Canadian origin.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USMCA Certificate of Origin from Canadian producer documenting regional value content requirements
• Verify cheese meets 0406.90.88 fat content specifications and provide lab analysis if requested by CBP
• Maintain records proving Canadian milk origin and processing to avoid reclassification under general dairy provisions
Related Products under HTS 9823.04.50
Canadian Farmers Cheese
Soft fresh cheese produced from whole cow's milk in Canada, falling under 0406.90.88 as other cheese nesoi. Qualifies for duty-free USMCA entry as Canadian-origin dairy meeting subchapter note 4(b)(2) requirements. Traditional pressed cheese used in Canadian cuisine.
Canadian Queso Fresco
Fresh crumbly cheese made from Canadian cow's milk, classified in 0406.90.88 as other cheese. Meets USMCA origin criteria under note 4(b)(2) for Canadian dairy products eligible for preferential tariff treatment.
Canadian Paneer Cheese
Firm fresh cheese pressed from Canadian cow's milk curds, classified under HTS 0406.90.88. Qualifies as Canadian-origin good under USMCA subchapter note 4(b)(2) for duty preference. Used in traditional cheese applications.
Canadian Cottage Cheese Double Cream
Double cream variety of cottage cheese produced in Canada from cow's milk, falling under 0406.90.88 nesoi. Canadian origin certified under USMCA note 4(b)(2) for special tariff treatment on qualifying dairy.
Canadian Baker's Cheese
Specialty cheese used in baking applications, made from Canadian whole milk under 0406.90.88. Qualifies for USMCA preference as Canadian good per subchapter note 4(b)(2) requirements.
Canadian Hoop Cheese
Traditional Canadian cheese pressed in hoop molds from cow's milk, HTS 0406.90.88 nesoi. Meets Canadian origin rules under USMCA note 4(b)(2) for preferential market access.