Canadian Fresh Mozzarella Curd

Fresh mozzarella cheese curd for further processing, classified under subheading 0406.10.90. Qualifies as good of Canada under USMCA HTS 9823.07.02 subject to U.S. note 7(b) quantitative restrictions. Exported in bulk for cheese pulling and finishing.

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.

0406.90Higher: 18.5% vs 10%

If finished fresh cheese form

Completed cheese products classify under different statistical suffixes

0406.20Higher: 18.5% vs 10%

If grated or crumbled form

Processed physical forms have separate classifications

2309.90.44Higher: 25% vs 10%

If used as animal feed ingredient

End-use determination affects classification for lower-value products

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Import Tips & Compliance

Special handling required for fresh curd - rapid customs clearance essential

USMCA origin verification critical for quota qualification

pH and moisture content documentation may be requested by FDA