Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of Foreign Government Subsidies on Articles of Cheese Subject to an In-Quota Rate of Duty
Published Date: 1/30/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce is updating its list of foreign government subsidies on certain cheeses that get special low import taxes. Cheese importers and trade watchers should note this update and can share info about subsidies by March 31, 2026. No new subsidy info was reported last quarter, so no changes to duties right now, but staying in the loop could save money later!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Submit Cheese Subsidy Info by March 31
If you import cheese or track cheese trade, you can submit information on foreign government subsidy programs that benefit cheeses subject to an in-quota rate of duty by March 31, 2026 (submit at regulations.gov, Docket No. ITA-2020-0005). Commerce is asking for this information in writing and will accept attachments in Word, Excel, or PDF format.
Quarterly Listing Shows Canada $0.47/lb
Commerce's July 1–September 30, 2025 update lists an 'Export Assistance on Certain Types of Cheese' subsidy for Canada of $0.47 per pound (gross and net). The same appendix shows $0.00 per pound subsidies for the 27 European Union member states, Norway, and Switzerland, and the notice states there are no changes to duties right now.
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