Cheese Subsidy Watch Finds Nothing New, Still Wants More Cheese Intel
Published Date: 10/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Commerce just updated its list of foreign government subsidies on certain cheeses that get special low import taxes. Cheese importers and traders should note there were no new subsidy reports this quarter, but the agency is still asking for any info by December 31, 2026. This helps keep cheese trade fair and ensures the right duties are applied on time.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Canada Export Assistance Listed ($0.47/lb)
For imports of cheese during April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, Commerce listed 'Export Assistance on Certain Types of Cheese' from Canada with a gross and net subsidy of $0.47 per pound in the appendix to this notice.
Deadline to Submit Subsidy Information
Commerce requests that anyone with information on foreign government subsidy programs for cheeses subject to an in-quota rate of duty submit comments through https://www.regulations.gov (Docket No. ITA-2020-0005) by December 31, 2026.
Public Submission Will Be Disclosed
Commerce states that materials submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal will not be edited to remove identifying or contact information and cautions submitters against including information they do not want publicly disclosed.
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