Canadian Cheddar Cheese Powder

Dehydrated powder made from Canadian cheddar cheese produced from USMCA-origin milk, classified under 1901.90.36 as food preparations containing over 5.5% butterfat from cheese. This falls under HTS 9823.04.54 as a Canadian good qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment per note 4(b)(2). Ideal for use in snacks, sauces, and baking mixes.

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.

2106.90.48.00Lower: 7.5% vs 10%

If marketed primarily as a flavoring rather than cheese preparation

Products emphasizing flavoring function over cheese identity classified in flavoring preparations

0406.90.97.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If containing over 10% milk solids but presented as cheese product

Higher milk solids content shifts classification to cheese category from food preparations

9820.11.27Same rate: 10%

If imported under different USMCA apparel/textile provisions

Special USMCA provisions may apply if product qualifies under alternative note requirements

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify Canadian origin documentation and USMCA certification to qualify for duty-free entry under 9823.04.54

Ensure butterfat content exceeds 5.5% and product meets 1901.90.36 specifications with proper FDA prior notice

Maintain records proving milk origin from listed 0406 subheadings for 5-year audit compliance

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