Grated Cheddar Cheese Blend for Nachos
Finely grated sharp cheddar cheese, grated and powdered for culinary use, specifically blended for nacho toppings. This product falls under HTS 0406.20.29.00 as grated Cheddar cheese entered under General Note 15 quota provisions for tariff-rate quotas. It meets Chapter 4 definitions for cheese processing while qualifying for controlled dairy imports.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in blocks or wheels, not grated
Ungrated Cheddar cheese falls under fresh cheese heading 0406.10 rather than powdered/grated category
If containing non-milk fats or emulsifiers exceeding Chapter 4 limits
Products replacing natural milk constituents with other fats classify as food preparations under Chapter 19
If blended with other cheeses or processed from Cheddar but not pure
Mixed cheese products or Cheddar derivatives fall under other cheese provisions outside specific Cheddar subheadings
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for General Note 15 quota provisions; applications open annually
• Provide official country-of-origin certification verifying Cheddar cheese composition and quota eligibility
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring fat content documentation matches natural cheese standards (not processed substitutes)
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