Extra Mature Cheddar Blocks
Extra Mature Cheddar Blocks are extra mature Cheddar blocks aged over 24 months, developing crystalline texture and robust flavor from cow's milk coagulation. They are classified under tariff item 0406.90.11 as Cheddar and Cheddar types within the access commitment. The extended aging enhances the cheese's complexity.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cheese does not meet within access commitment conditions
Over access commitment rate applies when quota conditions are not met.
If the cheese is not classified as Cheddar
Other cheese types fall under this alternative.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the aging period of over 24 months to support the within access commitment classification
• Without a quota allocation, the over access commitment rate applies
• Ensure CBSA can verify the cheese meets Chapter 4 Cheddar definitions
Related Products under Tariff item 0406.90.11
Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks
Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks are large blocks of aged Cheddar cheese, typically 40-pound wheels or slabs, made from cow's milk and aged over 9 months. They are classified under tariff item 0406.90.11 as Cheddar and Cheddar types within the access commitment. The aging process develops a sharp flavor.
Argentina Cheddar Cheese for Quota Entry
Cheddar cheese from Argentina designed for quota entry, meeting precise Cheddar standards for compliance. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.90.11 as Cheddar cheese within the access commitment.
Artisanal Farmhouse Cheddar
Artisanal Farmhouse Cheddar is handcrafted farmhouse Cheddar from small-batch milk, clothbound and aged in caves for unique terroir flavors. It is classified under tariff item 0406.90.11 as Cheddar and Cheddar types within the access commitment. The traditional production method yields authentic Cheddar.
Australian Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks
Large blocks of aged Cheddar cheese produced in Australia, featuring a sharp flavor and firm texture. This product falls under tariff item 0406.90.11 as Cheddar cheese within the access commitment for imports.
Australian Vintage Cheddar Loaves
Australian Vintage Cheddar Loaves are vintage Cheddar loaves from Australia, aged at least 18 months in paraffin wax coating for intense flavor. They are classified under tariff item 0406.90.11 as Cheddar and Cheddar types within the access commitment. The extended aging produces a robust, crystalline texture.
Australian Vintage Cheddar Reserve
Premium vintage Cheddar reserve from Australia, aged for extended periods to qualify as traditional Cheddar. This product falls under tariff item 0406.90.11 as Cheddar cheese within the access commitment.