Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds
Fresh cheese curds made from cow's milk, classified under HTS 0406.90.92 as a fresh cheese (neither renneted nor acidified) other than cottage cheese. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment as a good of Canada under note 4(b)(2) to subchapter XXII when meeting origin rules in general note 11. Typically consumed fresh or lightly salted, these curds squeak when chewed.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed or containing added ingredients
Fresh cheese with added fruits, vegetables, or spices falls under 0406.90.48 rather than plain fresh cheese in 0406.90.92
If renneted fresh cheese
Renneted fresh cheeses like queso fresco classify in 0406.10 series, not acidified fresh cheese of 0406.90.92
If sold as a cheese spread or dip
Prepared cheese products or spreads move to Chapter 21 food preparations, not Chapter 4 cheese
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving Canadian origin under general note 11; verify product meets 0406.90.92 fresh cheese criteria; maintain refrigeration chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims
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Canadian Fromage Frais
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Canadian Farmers Cheese
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Canadian Queso Blanco
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Canadian Cream Cheese Alternative
Fresh acid-set cheese from whole milk meeting 0406.90.92 criteria as unripened fresh cheese, qualifying for USMCA treatment under 9823.04.51 note 4(b)(2). Produced in Canada with regional value content meeting general note 11 requirements. Spreadable texture for bagels and baking.
Canadian Paneer Cheese
Fresh Indian-style paneer cheese produced via acid coagulation of cow's milk, classified 0406.90.92 as fresh cheese neither renneted nor acidified. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.51 as Canadian-origin good per note 4(b)(2). Firm texture for curries and grilling.
Canadian Basket Cheese
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