Micro-Grated Extra Sharp Cheddar for Crafts

Ultra-fine micro-grated extra sharp Cheddar cheese for artisanal food crafting and restaurant use. This grated cheese product qualifies for HTS 0406.20.29.00 under General Note 15 as authentic Cheddar meeting milkfat and solids specifications. Processed solely by grating without chemical modification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16%+17.5%33.5%
🇲🇽Mexico16%+10.0%26%
🇨🇦Canada16%+10.0%26%
🇩🇪Germany16%+10.0%26%
🇯🇵Japan16%+10.0%26%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.30.24Same rate: 33.5%

If processed from Cheddar but containing blue mold cultures

Blue-mold Cheddar derivatives classify under specific mold-ripened cheese provisions

1901.10Lower: 16.4% vs 33.5%

If sold as ingredient mix with flour or starches

Infant food preparations containing grated cheese fall under prepared baby foods

0406.90.08Lower: 29.5% vs 33.5%

If flavored with herbs/spices exceeding natural cheese limits

Flavored grated cheeses classify as other processed cheeses

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature control below 40°F during transit to preserve cheese integrity

Label shipments clearly as 'Grated Cheddar - GN15 Quota' to facilitate CBP examination and quota verification

Monitor USDA Foreign Agricultural Service quota fill rates monthly to time imports within available allocations