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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.

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.

1901.90Higher: 18.9% vs 12.5%

If containing cereal flours or malt extract

Food preparations containing cheese with cereal additions classified in Chapter 19

0409.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 12.5%

If natural honey content exceeds trace amounts

Cheese products with significant honey classified separately

Not sure which classification is right?

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

• Ensure all production steps (milk sourcing through powdering) occur in Canada for full USMCA qualification

• Prepare for CBP requests for milk origin documentation and processing records

• Label containers with both HTS 9823.07.05 and underlying 0402.99.45 classification