0406.20.31.10 - Produced in Canada and not subject to licensing requirements

This HTS category specifically classifies cheddar cheese that is grated or powdered, and importantly, is produced in Canada and not subject to any specific licensing requirements. The inclusion of "produced in Canada" signifies preferential trade treatment under certain agreements, provided that no further licensing is mandated for importation. This designation is crucial for importers to correctly identify goods eligible for simplified or specific customs procedures.

At this granular level, the key distinction from its sibling category, 0406.20.31.90, lies in the origin and licensing status. While both deal with grated or powdered cheddar cheese, the .10 subheading exclusively applies to Canadian-origin product that has met the licensing prerequisites. Conversely, the .90 subheading would encompass all other grated or powdered cheddar cheese that does not meet these specific Canadian origin and licensing criteria, or falls outside of the scope of additional U.S. note 18.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within this specific subheading hinges entirely on the fulfillment of the stated conditions: being cheddar cheese, in grated or powdered form, manufactured in Canada, and not requiring any special licensing for importation. This precise definition ensures that only the intended goods are assigned to this tariff code, streamlining customs processes and accurately reflecting trade flows.