Canadian Smoked Cheese Wheel

Naturally smoked Canadian cheese in wheel form, HTS 0406.90.97 as other cheese. Qualifies for USMCA 9823.04.53 treatment for Canadian dairy per note 4(b)(2). Smoking process doesn't change base cheese classification.

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.

0406.90.78Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If rindless blocks over specified size

Rindless cheese blocks have separate classification from rinded wheels

2005.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 10%

If heavily processed as snack food

Significant secondary processing moves from cheese to prepared vegetables chapter

0406.10.18Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If fresh unripened smoked cheese

Fresh smoked cheeses classified in 0406.10 series vs ripened other cheese

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide smoking process records confirming natural wood smoke vs artificial flavoring

Ensure USMCA origin rules met with Canadian milk sourcing documentation

Confirm wheel dimensions avoid reclassification to specific size-based subheadings

Related Products under HTS 9823.04.53

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curd

Fresh cheese curds made from Canadian milk, classified under HTS 0406.90.97 as other cheese types not elsewhere specified. These qualify for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.04.53 as goods of Canada per note 4(b)(2). The specific composition and production process places it in this subheading within Chapter 4 dairy products.

Canadian Chevrot Cheese

Soft-ripened goat milk cheese produced in Canada, falling under HTS 0406.90.97 as cheese not specifically named elsewhere. Qualifies for USMCA benefits via 9823.04.53 for Canadian goods per note 4(b)(2). Distinct from standard chèvre due to unique ripening process.

Canadian Blue Cheese Crumbles

Crumbled Canadian blue-veined cheese classified in HTS 0406.90.97 as other cheese. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.53 for Canadian dairy goods per note 4(b)(2). Processing into crumbles maintains other cheese classification.

Canadian Washed Rind Cheese

Semi-soft Canadian cheese washed with brine during aging, classified under 0406.90.97. USMCA preferential treatment via 9823.04.53 for qualifying Canadian goods. Distinct washing process differentiates from other specific cheese types.

Canadian Artisan Cheese Blend

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.

Canadian Raw Milk Tomme

Raw milk tomme-style cheese from Canada, classified 0406.90.97 as other cheese. USMCA 9823.04.53 eligible for Canadian goods per note 4(b)(2). Raw milk aging process fits residual classification.