Canadian Artisan Cheese Blend from Germany
Mixed Canadian artisan cheeses not fitting specific categories, HTS 0406.90.97. USMCA benefits through 9823.04.53 for qualifying Canadian origin goods. Blend characteristics place in residual cheese subheading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed composition breakdown justifying 0406.90.97 over specific cheese types
• Maintain segregation records showing Canadian origin of all component cheeses
• Document artisan production methods avoiding industrial processed cheese classification