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.

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.

0406.10.68Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If classified as fresh unripened cheese

Fresh cheese without significant ripening falls under 0406.10 series rather than ripened other cheeses.

0406.90.74Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If goat's milk based

Milk type (cow vs goat/sheep) determines primary subheading classification within 0406.90.

0406.30.67Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If processed as specific blue-veined type

Blue cheese varieties have dedicated subheadings based on mold characteristics and production.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed production records showing Canadian milk sourcing and minimum regional value content

Label clearly with country of origin and cheese type to prevent misclassification as processed cheese

Monitor temperature control documentation for fresh cheese to meet FDA import requirements

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