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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed from Cheddar but containing blue mold cultures
Blue-mold Cheddar derivatives classify under specific mold-ripened cheese provisions
If sold as ingredient mix with flour or starches
Infant food preparations containing grated cheese fall under prepared baby foods
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
Related Products under HTS 0406.20.29.00
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.
Powdered Cheddar Cheese for Sauce Mixes
Spray-dried powdered Cheddar cheese used as base ingredient for cheese sauces and processed foods. Classified under HTS 0406.20.29.00 for grated/powdered Cheddar entered pursuant to General Note 15 dairy quotas. Meets natural butterfat content requirements without added emulsifiers.
Grated Aged Cheddar Cheese Powder 12-Month
12-month aged Cheddar cheese processed into uniform powder form for baking and seasoning applications. Falls under HTS 0406.20.29.00 for quota-entered grated Cheddar cheese per General Note 15 provisions. Contains 80-95% milkfat meeting butter definition standards when applicable.
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.