Bulk Grated Mild Cheddar for Food Service
Mild Cheddar cheese grated into bulk packaging for institutional food service operations like schools and hospitals. HTS 0406.20.29.00 applies for grated Cheddar under General Note 15 quota system controlling dairy imports. Pure cheese product without dairy spreads or substitutes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If butterfat substitutes >45% containing dairy spreads
Dairy spreads 39-80% fat classify under butter/dairy spread heading 0405
If packaged retail-ready with seasonings as prepared food
Retail cheese preparations fall under food preparations exceeding pure cheese definitions
If over annual quota limit for General Note 15
Quota overflow enters general other cheeses at higher duty rates
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Apply for multiple-entry licenses if importing regularly; USDA allows quota reallocation for unfilled amounts
• Use tamper-evident bulk packaging meeting FDA food contact standards for grated cheese
• Cross-reference country-specific quotas (Australia 2.45M kg, New Zealand 8.2M kg) before ordering
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Powdered Cheddar Cheese for Sauce Mixes
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Micro-Grated Extra Sharp Cheddar for Crafts
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Grated Aged Cheddar Cheese Powder 12-Month
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