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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0406.10.28.00
Mild Cheddar Cheese Block
A fresh, unripened mild cheddar cheese produced from cow's milk with a smooth texture and mild flavor, packaged in large blocks for commercial use. Classified under HTS 0406.10.28.00 as fresh cheddar cheese not meeting quota-specific criteria for aged or specially processed varieties. It contains the characteristic cheddar curds but remains uncured.
Colby-Cheddar Blend Fresh Curd
Fresh cheese curd blend combining colby and cheddar varieties, unripened and used primarily for further processing into American-style cheeses. Falls under HTS 0406.10.28.00 as fresh cheddar-related product not qualifying for primary quota categories. Meets fresh cheese definition without curing process.
Pasteurized Prepared Cheddar Cheese
Fresh pasteurized cheddar cheese prepared for slicing or cubing, maintained in unripened state with mild tang. HTS 0406.10.28.00 covers this as 'other' fresh cheddar not fitting quota-specific aged varieties. Produced through standard cheddar cheesemaking without extended curing.
Fresh Cheddar Cheese Whey Blend
Unripened cheese product blending fresh cheddar curd with whey components, meeting fresh cheese criteria without ripening. Classified in HTS 0406.10.28.00 as other fresh cheddar variety, distinct from whey cheese or cured products. Used in processed cheese manufacturing.
Bulk Mild Cheddar Process Cheese
Freshly made mild cheddar processed cheese in bulk form, unripened and meeting cheddar substitute criteria. HTS 0406.10.28.00 applies to such fresh 'other' cheddar products outside primary quota channels. Contains cheddar as principal ingredient without aging.