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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).

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.

0402.99.90Higher: 34.9% vs 12.5%

If not meeting exact milk/whey solids ratio for 0402.99.45

Other cheese powders classified in residual 'other' provision without specific compositional requirements

3501.90.60.00Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If casein content predominates over cheese characteristics

High casein content products classified as caseinates rather than cheese powders

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure product labeling clearly indicates Canadian origin and cheese powder composition for CBP examination

• Provide manufacturer's declaration confirming compliance with 0402.99.45 compositional standards

• Monitor USMCA dairy TRQ limits under note 7(b)(2) to avoid exceeding preferential quantities