HS 0406-90-71-10 – Swiss/Emmental

Tariff data as of T2026-2, effective Sept 1, 2026, last verified Oct 21, 2026

Quota item: import permit needed for the low rate

This is the within-quota line. The low rate applies only with a Global Affairs Canada import permit (quota allocation). Without one, goods go under the over-quota line.

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US-origin goods: 25% surtax (United States Surtax Order (2026), SOR/2026-186, in force Sep 8, 2026)

Cheese and curd. › Other cheese › Swiss/Emmental

MFN duty rate

3.32¢/kg

GST

0% — Basic groceries are zero-rated for GST (Excise Tax Act Sched. VI Part III)

Unit of measure

KGM

Swiss/Emmental

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Preferential tariff rates

• UK: Free
• Ukraine: Free
• Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff (CCCT): Free
• Switzerland–Liechtenstein (SLT): Free
• New Zealand: Free
• Panama (PAT): Free
• CPTPP: Free
• UST/CUSMA (US): Free
• CPTPP – United Kingdom (CPUKT): Free
• Colombia: Free
• Chile: Free
• Peru: Free
• LDCT: Free
• Jordan (JT): Free
• CETA: Free

Preference requires qualifying origin and origin proof or certification.

Frequently asked questions

What is the MFN duty on Swiss/Emmental (HS 0406-90-71-10)?

The T2026-2 MFN rate for tariff item 0406.90.71 is 3.32¢/kg. Specific or compound rates require manual calculation. Classification and origin must be verified with CBSA.

What is the duty on HS 0406-90-71-10 from the US?

Qualifying US-origin goods with origin proof use UST/CUSMA at Free. US-origin goods: 25% surtax (United States Surtax Order (2026), SOR/2026-186, in force Sep 8, 2026) GST is 0% — Basic groceries are zero-rated for GST (Excise Tax Act Sched. VI Part III).

Which trade agreement rates apply to HS 0406-90-71-10?

UK: Free; Ukraine: Free; Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff (CCCT): Free; Switzerland–Liechtenstein (SLT): Free; New Zealand: Free; Panama (PAT): Free; CPTPP: Free; UST/CUSMA (US): Free; CPTPP – United Kingdom (CPUKT): Free; Colombia: Free; Chile: Free; Peru: Free; LDCT: Free; Jordan (JT): Free; CETA: Free. Preferential treatment requires qualifying origin and certification. Rates are informational; CBSA is authoritative.