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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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
If containing significant vegetable fats
Cheese powders with vegetable oil/fat content exceeding specified limits fall under different cheese categories
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
Related Products under HTS 9823.07.05
Canadian Mozzarella Cheese Powder
Dehydrated mozzarella cheese powder manufactured in Canada for food processing, falling under 0402.99.45 as it contains the requisite mixture of milk and whey solids, eligible for duty-free entry under USMCA 9823.07.05 per Canadian goods provisions in note 7(b)(2).
Canadian Pizza Cheese Blend Powder
Powdered cheese blend (mozzarella/provolone) for pizza applications, produced from Canadian milk meeting 0402.99.45 criteria for milk/whey solids mixture, qualifying for USMCA benefits under 9823.07.05 as specified Canadian dairy goods.
Canadian Processed American Cheese Powder
Dehydrated processed American-style cheese powder made from Canadian milk, classified in 0402.99.45 due to its milk solids and whey solids composition, entering duty-free under USMCA 9823.07.05 Canadian provisions.
Canadian Colby Cheese Powder
Powdered Colby cheese produced from Canadian milk, meeting the compositional requirements of HTS 0402.99.45 for cheese powders containing milk and whey solids mixtures, eligible under USMCA 9823.07.05.