HS Code 0406.90.11.21
Cheese and curd. - Other cheese - Cheddar and Cheddar types: - Within access commitment - Cheddar types: - Colby, Monterey Jack, Farmer or Brick
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
2.84¢/kg
About HS Code 0406.90.11.21
HS code 0406.90.11.21 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Cheese and curd. - Other cheese - Cheddar and Cheddar types: - Within access commitment - Cheddar types: - Colby, Monterey Jack, Farmer or Brick. It falls under Chapter 04 — Dairy produce, eggs, honey of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 0406 and subheading 0406.90. 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 0406.90.11.21 is 2.84¢/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. 15 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 15 offer duty-free access (for example: Australia Tariff, New Zealand Tariff, Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff, Least Developed Country Tariff, United States Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 0406.90.11.21
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 0406.90.11.21 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (2.84¢/kg) | $284 |
| GST (5%) | $514 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $10,798 |
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 0406.90.11.21
What is HS code 0406.90.11.21?
HS code 0406.90.11.21 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Cheese and curd. - Other cheese - Cheddar and Cheddar types: - Within access commitment - Cheddar types: - Colby, Monterey Jack, Farmer or Brick". It sits under Chapter 04 (Dairy produce, eggs, honey) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 0406.90.11.21?
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for HS code 0406.90.11.21 is 2.84¢/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.
Can I import 0406.90.11.21 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 0406.90.11.21 is duty-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) when the goods originate in the US or Mexico and you provide a valid certification of origin. GST/HST still applies on import.
Does CETA apply to HS code 0406.90.11.21?
Yes. Imports of HS code 0406.90.11.21 from the European Union enter Canada duty-free under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with a valid origin declaration from the EU exporter.
What surtaxes or SIMA duties apply to HS code 0406.90.11.21?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 0406.90.11.21. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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15 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| AUT | Australia Tariff | Free |
| CCoFTA | Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CETA | Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Free |
| CHFTA | Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CJFTA | Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPaFTA | Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPFTA | Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CUKTCA | Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement | Free |
| CT | Chile Tariff | Free |
| CCCT | Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff | Free |
| CPTPP | Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership | Free |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
| NZT | New Zealand Tariff | Free |
| UAT | Ukraine Tariff | Free |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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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 |
| 0406.20.12.00 | Cheese and curd. - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds - Cheddar and Cheddar types: - Over access commitment | 245.5% but not less than $3.58/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 |
Real products CBSA has classified
From CBSA advance rulings on tariff classification. Each ruling concerns one specific good.
Classified under this exact code
- Monterey Jack cheese in blocks0406.90.11.21
Rulings in subheading 0406.90
Same product family — these rulings were not issued for this code.
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Rulings in heading 0406
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