Bulk Granular Cheese Curds

Industrial bulk packs of fresh granular curds for American cheese production, unpressed and unripened. Under HTS 0406.10.38.00 as other granular American-type fresh cheese for further manufacture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0404.90Higher: 18.5% vs 17.5%

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Whey products >95% lactose or high protein to 0404/3502.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include end-use certificate for industrial processing to aid license approval

β€’ Large volume shipments need quota pre-allocation confirmation

β€’ Avoid retail labeling to maintain bulk status

Related Products under HTS 0406.10.38.00

Colby Cheese Block

A semi-hard fresh American-type cheese made from cow's milk with a mild flavor and no rind, produced through a washing process during curd formation. Classified under HTS 0406.10.38.00 as 'other' American-type fresh cheese (excluding Cheddar), including Colby varieties that are unripened or uncured. It meets the criteria for fresh cheese without extensive aging.

Washed Curd Cheese Wheel

Fresh cheese produced by washing curds to reduce acidity, resulting in a mild, creamy texture typical of American varieties like this unripened wheel. Falls under HTS 0406.10.38.00 as 'other' fresh American-type cheese (washed curd type, excluding Cheddar) that remains uncured.

Granular 'Cottage Cheese' Curds

Fresh granular cheese curds, similar to cottage cheese style, made from stirred and washed curds without full pressing, remaining unripened. HTS 0406.10.38.00 covers this as 'other' fresh American-type granular cheese, excluding Cheddar, in its natural curd form.

Fresh Farmer's Cheese Loaf

Mild, unripened American-style farmer's cheese formed into loaves from washed curds, suitable for spreading. Classified in HTS 0406.10.38.00 as other fresh American-type cheese due to its granular/washed curd characteristics and lack of ripening.

Hoop Cheese Block

Traditional Southern American fresh cheese pressed in hoops from granular curds, remaining mild and uncured. HTS 0406.10.38.00 includes this as 'other' granular American-type fresh cheese, distinct from aged varieties.

Dry Farmer's Curd Pack

Unripened dry curds from American farmer's cheese production, low-moisture granular style for further processing. Fits HTS 0406.10.38.00 as other fresh granular American-type cheese in bulk curd form.