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HS 0406.10High

Fresh cheese including whey cheese, unfermented

Chapter 4 — Dairy products|Broad tariff
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
12% (MFN)
Canadian export value
$95M
CUSMA eligible
Yes (RVC 55%)
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-03-04
Tariff type
Broad tariff
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Eligible
RVC threshold
55%
SECTOR IMPACT

Quebec cheese producers lose price competitiveness against domestic US and EU suppliers.

NOTES

Canadian artisanal and industrial cheese exports to the US face compounding tariffs. Existing TRQ allocations limit baseline access.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    Market diversification (CETA)

  2. 2

    Market diversification (CPTPP)

  3. 3

    Pricing pass-through

INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THIS TARIFF

Canadian industries exposed to HS 0406.10 tariff changes

Dairy IndustryHigh
Agriculture·55/100 impact
RELATED TARIFF CODES
0402.10High

Milk and cream, concentrated, fat content ≤ 1.5%

25%High
0402.21High

Milk and cream, concentrated, unsweetened, fat > 1.5%

25%High

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