Canadian Cheddar Cheese Powder

Powdered cheddar cheese produced in Canada from Canadian milk, classified under HTS 0402.99.45 as cheese containing a mixture of milk solids and whey solids, qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.07.05 for Canadian-origin dairy goods per note 7(b)(2). This product meets the specific composition requirements for subheading 0402.99.45 within Chapter 98 provisions for USMCA goods.

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.

2106.90.36.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If blended with other food ingredients beyond simple cheese powder

Products with significant non-cheese additives classified as food preparations rather than pure cheese powders

0406.90.48.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If containing significant vegetable fats

Cheese powders with vegetable oil/fat content exceeding specified limits fall under different cheese categories

9823.01.01Same rate: 10%

If qualifying under Mexican/USMCA fluid dairy provisions instead

Different USMCA subchapter provisions apply based on specific dairy product type and country of origin

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USMCA certification of origin from Canadian exporter confirming production in Canada per general note 11 requirements

Verify cheese powder meets 0402.99.45 composition (milk/whey solids mixture) with lab analysis if needed to avoid reclassification

Maintain records proving Canadian origin and compliance with note 7(b)(2) quantitative limits if applicable