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Canadian Cheddar Cheese Powder from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

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