HS Code 0406.20.12.00
Cheese and curd. - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds - Cheddar and Cheddar types: - Over access commitment
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
245.5% but not less than $3.58/kg
About HS Code 0406.20.12.00
HS code 0406.20.12.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Cheese and curd. - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds - Cheddar and Cheddar types: - Over access commitment. It falls under Chapter 04 — Dairy produce, eggs, honey of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 0406 and subheading 0406.20. This code is used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to determine customs duties, taxes, and regulatory compliance when you import into Canada.
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for 0406.20.12.00 is 245.5% but not less than $3.58/kg. This rate applies to imports from most WTO member countries. Lower preferential rates may be available depending on the country of origin and the trade agreement used.
Example Calculation for 0406.20.12.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 0406.20.12.00 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (245.5% but not less than $3.58/kg) | $24,550 |
| GST (5%) | $1,728 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $36,278 |
Illustrative example. Does not include surtaxes, SIMA, excise duties, freight, provincial HST/PST, or trade-agreement exemptions. Use our calculator for an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions about HS Code 0406.20.12.00
What is HS code 0406.20.12.00?
HS code 0406.20.12.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Cheese and curd. - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds - Cheddar and Cheddar types: - Over access commitment". It sits under Chapter 04 (Dairy produce, eggs, honey) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 0406.20.12.00?
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for HS code 0406.20.12.00 is 245.5% but not less than $3.58/kg. This rate applies to imports from WTO member countries without a preferential trade agreement with Canada. Lower preferential rates may apply under agreements such as CUSMA, CETA, or CPTPP.
What surtaxes or SIMA duties apply to HS code 0406.20.12.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 0406.20.12.00. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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Other codes under chapter 04
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0406.10.10 | Cheese and curd. - Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd - Within access commitment | 3.32¢/kg |
| 0406.10.10.10 | Cheese and curd. - Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd - Within access commitment - Cream cheese, excluding whey and buttermilk cheese | 3.32¢/kg |
| 0406.10.10.90 | Cheese and curd. - Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd - Within access commitment - Other | 3.32¢/kg |
| 0406.10.20.00 | Cheese and curd. - Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd - Over access commitment | 245.5% but not less than $4.52/kg |
| 0406.20.11 | Cheese and curd. - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds - Cheddar and Cheddar types: - Within access commitment | 2.84¢/kg |
| 0406.20.11.10 | Cheese and curd. - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds - Cheddar and Cheddar types: - Within access commitment - Cheddar | 2.84¢/kg |
| 0406.20.11.20 | Cheese and curd. - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds - Cheddar and Cheddar types: - Within access commitment - Cheddar types | 2.84¢/kg |
| 0406.20.91 | Cheese and curd. - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds - Other: - Within access commitment | 3.32¢/kg |
| 0406.20.91.10 | Cheese and curd. - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds - Other: - Within access commitment - Parmesan | 3.32¢/kg |
| 0406.20.91.20 | Cheese and curd. - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds - Other: - Within access commitment - Romano | 3.32¢/kg |
| 0406.20.91.90 | Cheese and curd. - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds - Other: - Within access commitment - Other | 3.32¢/kg |
| 0406.20.92.00 | Cheese and curd. - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds - Other: - Over access commitment | 245.5% but not less than $5.11/kg |
| 0406.30.10 | Cheese and curd. - Processed cheese, not grated or powdered - Within access commitment | 3.32¢/kg |
| 0406.30.10.11 | Cheese and curd. - Processed cheese, not grated or powdered - Within access commitment - Cheddar and cheddar types: - Cheddar | 3.32¢/kg |
| 0406.30.10.12 | Cheese and curd. - Processed cheese, not grated or powdered - Within access commitment - Cheddar and cheddar types: - Cheddar types | 3.32¢/kg |
| 0406.30.10.20 | Cheese and curd. - Processed cheese, not grated or powdered - Within access commitment - Gruyère | 3.32¢/kg |
| 0406.30.10.30 | Cheese and curd. - Processed cheese, not grated or powdered - Within access commitment - Swiss | 3.32¢/kg |
| 0406.30.10.90 | Cheese and curd. - Processed cheese, not grated or powdered - Within access commitment - Other | 3.32¢/kg |
| 0406.30.20.00 | Cheese and curd. - Processed cheese, not grated or powdered - Over access commitment | 245.5% but not less than $4.34/kg |
| 0406.40.10.00 | Cheese and curd. - Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti - Within access commitment | 3.32¢/kg |
Real products CBSA has classified
From CBSA advance rulings on tariff classification. Each ruling concerns one specific good.
Classified under this exact code
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese0406.20.11.20
Rulings in subheading 0406.20
Same product family — these rulings were not issued for this code.
- The LMPS-Provolone 95-5 Fancy Shred - RM06700406.20.92.00
- Dry Grated Parmesan Cheese 1-50: DOM07100X50K0406.20.91.10
Rulings in heading 0406
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