Canadian Aged Cheddar Curds
Fresh Cheddar cheese curds from Canadian cooperatives, lightly pressed and aged briefly, under Note 18 833,417 kg quota for HTS 0406.10.24.00. Qualifies as fresh unripened Cheddar entered pursuant to provisions; famous for squeaky texture. License-exempt if raw milk 9+ months aged.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If buttermilk curds rather than Cheddar
Yogurt or sour milk curds classify under buttermilk provisions.
If American-type curds
Colby or washed-curd styles have separate quota allocations.
If flavored snack curds
Retail-flavored cheese curds treated as prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Curds qualify as fresh cheese if not pressed into blocks; document pressing stage carefully
• Raw milk curds require pathogen testing; FDA samples frequently at border for Listeria
• Short shelf life demands air freight; ground shipping risks spoilage and rejection
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Australian Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks
Mature cheddar cheese produced in Australia with sharp flavor from extended aging, meeting the specifications in Additional U.S. Note 18 for tariff-rate quota entry. This fresh unripened cheese is classified under HTS 0406.10.24.00 as Cheddar cheese entered pursuant to quota provisions. Blocks are typically 40-pound for wholesale distribution.
New Zealand Cheddar Cheese Wheels
Traditional clothbound cheddar wheels from New Zealand, aged for complex flavor profile, specifically described in Additional U.S. Note 18 quota provisions. Classified as fresh Cheddar cheese under HTS 0406.10.24.00 when entered pursuant to quota allocations up to 8,200,000 kg annually. Wheels typically weigh 30-35 pounds each.
Canadian Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese
Artisanal Cheddar cheese made from unpasteurized Canadian milk, aged minimum 9 months, qualifying under Note 18 provisions without license requirement up to quota. HTS 0406.10.24.00 covers this fresh Cheddar entered pursuant to 833,417 kg Canadian allocation. Known for complex flavors from raw milk coagulation.
EU Vintage Cheddar Cheese Loaves
Premium vintage Cheddar from EU producers (Ireland/UK), meeting strict Note 18 specifications for quota entry under HTS 0406.10.24.00. Traditional loaf shape with cloth rind, aged 12-24 months for sharp crystalline texture. Qualifies within EU's 417,052 kg annual allocation.
Chilean Farmstead Cheddar Cheese
Handcrafted farmstead Cheddar from Chilean dairies using local grass-fed milk, specifically included in Note 18 quota at 220,000 kg allocation. HTS 0406.10.24.00 for fresh Cheddar cheese entered pursuant to quota provisions. Known for creamy texture and balanced sharpness.
UK Traditional Cheddar Truckles
Authentic British Cheddar in traditional truckle shape (cylindrical), aged in caves, qualifying under Note 18's 895,948 kg UK allocation for HTS 0406.10.24.00. Fresh unripened Cheddar cheese entered pursuant to quota with clothbound rind. Smaller 5-10 lb size popular for specialty import.