HS Code 0406.10 : Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
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The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd is 0406.10. Under the 2026 Canada (CBSA), the representative MFN general duty rate is Free [CBSA Tariff 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Subheading .10
.10
Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
Canada (CBSA Customs Tariff 2026)
0406.10.00.00
MODULE 5: CANADIAN IMPORT DUTY & GST/HST BREAKDOWN
🇨🇦 CUSMA / USMCA DUTY-FREE PREFERENCE ELIGIBILITY
Goods originating in the United States or Mexico satisfying CUSMA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules enter Canada duty-free under the MUST (United States Tariff) preferential SPI.
Official CBSA Rulings: Request a Canada Border Services Agency [CBSA Advance Ruling ↗]
Notice: Canadian customs entry, duty assessment, and excise taxes are governed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Always verify 10-digit tariff items with a licensed Canadian customs broker.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
AGENCY-CONDITIONAL (PGA)
FDA Prior Notice / USDA Phytosanitary Cert
Rule-derived from verified PGA flag: Mandatory prior notice filing and health certificate.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
ACE PGA Message-Set Flags:
FDA (FOO): Prior Notice (PN) + FDA Food Facility RegistrationUSDA-APHIS (AP1): Veterinary Import Permit for Dairy/Animal Products
Official ACE program code: ACE/PGA [FDA 21 CFR 1.276].
MODULE 8: Canadian Trade Remedies (SIMA) & CITT Safeguards
CITT SIMA Anti-Dumping Status
Standard CBSA MFN Tariff
Canadian Steel Safeguards
Exempt (Non-Steel Commodity)
CFIA / Health Canada Control
Standard Statutory Clearance
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUST | Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) | Free | Must meet CUSMA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules. |
| CEUT | Canada-European Union CETA Agreement | Free | CETA Origin Declaration issued by EU exporter. |
| CPTP | Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) | Free | CPTPP Certificate of Origin and value-add threshold. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd
MODULE 11: CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification
Legally binding tariff classification advance rulings issued by Canada Border Services Agency for HS 0406.10.
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| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0406.10 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd | Free | Free | Rate on request | — |
| 0406.10.02.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Chongos, Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 0406.10.04.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Chongos, Described in additional U.S.note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 0406.10.08.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Chongos, Other | $1.509/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,SG) See 9822.04.35 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.51 (CO) See 9919.04.40, 9919.04.41-9919.04.42 (PA) | $1.775/kg | kg |
| 0406.10.12.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 0406.10.14.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Blue-mold cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, blue-mold cheese, Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 0406.10.18.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Blue-mold cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, blue-mold cheese, Other | $2.269/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9822.04.40 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.52 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.51, 9919.04.61 (PA) | $2.67/kg | kg |
| 0406.10.24.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Cheddar cheese, and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese, Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 0406.10.28.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Cheddar cheese, and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese, Other | $1.227/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9822.04.45 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.53 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.52, 9919.04.62 (PA) | $1.443/kg | kg |
| 0406.10.34.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, American-type cheese, including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese (but not including Cheddar cheese), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such American-type cheese, Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 0406.10.38.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, American-type cheese, including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese (but not including Cheddar cheese), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such American-type cheese, Other | $1.055/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9822.04.50 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.54 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.53, 9919.04.63 (PA) | $1.241/kg | kg |
| 0406.10.44.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Edam and Gouda cheeses, and cheese and substitutes for processed from, Edam and Gouda cheese, Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 0406.10.48.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Edam and Gouda cheeses, and cheese and substitutes for processed from, Edam and Gouda cheese, Other | $1.803/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9822.04.40 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.55 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.54, 9919.04.64 (PA) | $2.121/kg | kg |
| 0406.10.54.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provol- one, Provoletti and Sbrinz); Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, not in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such Italian-type cheeses, whether or not in original loaves, Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 0406.10.58.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provol- one, Provoletti and Sbrinz); Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, not in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such Italian-type cheeses, whether or not in original loaves, Other | $2.146/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9822.04.40 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.56 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.55, 9919.04.65 (PA) | $2.525/kg | kg |
| 0406.10.64.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Swiss or Emmentaler cheese other than with eye formation, Gruyere-process cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such cheeses, Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 0406.10.68.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Swiss or Emmentaler cheese other than with eye formation, Gruyere-process cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such cheeses, Other | $1.386/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9822.04.40 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.57 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.56, 9919.04.66 (PA) | $1.631/kg | kg |
| 0406.10.74.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Other, Cheese, and substitutes for cheese, containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat, Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 0406.10.78.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Other, Cheese, and substitutes for cheese, containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat, Other | $1.128/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.58 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.57, 9919.04.67 (PA) | $1.328/kg | kg |
| 0406.10.84.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Other, Other cheese and substitutes for cheese (except cheese not containing cow's milk, and soft ripened cow's milk cheese), Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 0406.10.88.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Other, Other cheese and substitutes for cheese (except cheese not containing cow's milk, and soft ripened cow's milk cheese), Other | $1.509/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9822.04.35 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.51 (CO) See 9919.04.40, 9919.04.41-9919.04.42 (PA) | $1.775/kg | kg |
| 0406.10.95.00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, Other, Other, Other, Other | 8.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 0406.20 | Subheading under Heading 0406 | Compare Subheading 0406.20 → |
| 0406.30 | Subheading under Heading 0406 | Compare Subheading 0406.30 → |
| 0406.40 | Subheading under Heading 0406 | Compare Subheading 0406.40 → |
| 0406.90 | Subheading under Heading 0406 | Compare Subheading 0406.90 → |
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
CBSA Customs Tariff (Departmental Consolidation) ↗
Official Canadian 10-digit tariff items and MFN duty rates.
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Import GST/HST ↗
Federal GST and provincial HST tax administration.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Canada (CBSA) general duty for Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Canada (CBSA), Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd is classified under HS 0406.10 (Heading 0406, Chapter 04). The representative CA MFN general duty rate is Free.
How is HS 0406.10 distinguished within Heading 0406 (Cheese and curd)?
Heading 0406 covers Cheese and curd. Subheading 0406.10 specifically isolates Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 0406.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 0406.10?
Related subheadings under Heading 0406 include 0406.20, 0406.30, 0406.40, 0406.90. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd into Canada?
Importers require a CBSA B3 Canada Customs Coding Form, CARM Client Portal registration, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Cargo Control Document (CCD), and CUSMA Certificate of Origin if claiming preferential tariffs.
Can goods under HS 0406.10 enter duty-free under CUSMA / USMCA into Canada?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in the United States or Mexico satisfying Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules enter Canada duty-free under the MUST preferential SPI.
What are the Canadian Low Value Shipment (LVS) de minimis thresholds for Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd?
Under CUSMA LTA rules, courier shipments from the US or Mexico valued up to C$150 enter Canada duty-free, and shipments up to C$40 enter tax-free.
How can an importer obtain a CBSA Advance Ruling for HS 0406.10?
Importers or foreign exporters may submit a written application to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) under Memorandum D11-11-1 to receive a legally binding Advance Ruling on tariff classification.
What Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements apply to HS 0406.10?
Imports of food and agricultural goods under Chapter 04 require a Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) license issued by the CFIA and mandatory automated import declaration via the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS).
What sales tax (GST/HST) applies to imports of HS 0406.10 into Canada?
Imports into Canada incur 5.00% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). Participating provinces assess Harmonized Sales Tax (HST): 13.00% in Ontario and 15.00% in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
What is the CARM Client Portal and Business Number (BN15) requirement for Canada?
Importers must register in the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Client Portal and obtain a 15-digit CRA Import/Export Business Number (BN15) for commercial declarations.
How does Canadian GST/HST payment and deferral work for imports under HS 0406.10?
Import GST/HST is payable at the time of clearance unless the importer participates in the CBSA Option 2 GST Deferral Program via CARM.
What Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) trade remedies apply to HS 0406.10?
Importers must verify whether Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) anti-dumping or countervailing duties determined by the CITT apply to their product origin.
What CFIA or Health Canada regulatory import permits are required for HS 0406.10?
Commercial imports under HS 0406.10 may require pre-market approval, licenses, or automated declarations via the CBSA Automated Import Reference System (AIRS).
Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in Canada?
No. Canada does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond standard CBSA customs duties and applicable GST/HST sales taxes.