Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds

Fresh cheese curds made from cow's milk, classified under subheading 0406.90.45 as a fresh cheese other than cottage cheese. This product falls under HTS 9823.07.02 as a good of Canada under USMCA provisions, subject to quantitative limits in U.S. note 7(b). These curds are typically consumed fresh and squeak when chewed.

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.

0406.90.95Higher: 27.5% vs 10%

If processed or containing added ingredients

Cheese products with added flavors, fruits, or nuts fall under different statistical suffixes

0406.10Higher: 18.5% vs 10%

If fresh mozzarella-style cheese

Fresh cheeses of specific types like mozzarella have separate subheadings

9802.00.80Same rate: 10%

If USMCA goods assembled in Canada from US components

USMCA assembly operations may qualify under Chapter 98 transformation provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify product qualifies as originating good of Canada under USMCA general note 11 with proper certification

Monitor quantitative limits in U.S. note 7(b) - obtain import licenses if required for quota entry

Ensure FDA prior notice filing and temperature-controlled shipping for fresh cheese products