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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically Cheddar but other quota cheese
Cheese not qualifying as Cheddar under Note 18 moves to general fresh cheese quota subheading.
If containing or processed from Cheddar but different form
Cheese substitutes or processed Cheddar products classify under 0406.90 rather than fresh cheese.
If prepared with non-milkfat ingredients exceeding dairy limits
Products replacing natural milk constituents classify as food preparations outside Chapter 4.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure import license through USDA for New Zealand origin; largest quota allocation at 8,200,000 kg annually
• Include laboratory analysis confirming Cheddar cheese characteristics; avoid common pitfall of mislabeling aging process
• Declare exact weight excluding inedible protective coverings per U.S. note; use original packaging documentation
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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.
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.
Australian Coonowarra Cheddar
Regional Cheddar from Coonowarra Australia using specific pasture mix, qualifying under 2,450,000 kg Australian Note 18 quota for HTS 0406.10.24.00. Fresh Cheddar cheese blocks with distinctive mineral notes from limestone soils. PDO-style regional protection enhances premium status.