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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.90Higher: 21% vs 12.5%

If over 0.5% by weight of specified additives

Processed cheese with certain additives exceeds 0402.99.45 compositional limits

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Conduct pre-shipment verification of USMCA eligibility with Canadian dairy authorities

• Maintain batch records showing compliance with 0402.99.45 throughout production

• Beware of reclassification risk if moisture content doesn't match dehydrated powder specs