Smoked Cheddar Cheese Powder
Powdered Cheddar cheese with natural smoke flavoring, entered as Cheddar under quota note 18. HTS 0406.20.31.90 for this flavored powdered variant 'other' classification. Used in snack foods and seasonings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blue-mold type with smoke
Blue cheeses including substitutes have separate quota note 19.
If significant spice content
Heavily spiced cheese preparations classify outside pure dairy.
If Swiss-type with smoke processing
Smoked eye-formation cheeses have dedicated quota note 25.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm smoke flavor is from cultures permitted in butter note (a); document flavor addition doesn't exceed dairy spread limits; verify quota remaining capacity
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Grated Aged Cheddar Cheese
Finely grated cheddar cheese made from cow's milk, aged over 9 months, and imported under the U.S. quota provisions of additional note 18 to chapter 4. This product falls under HTS 0406.20.31.90 as grated Cheddar cheese entered pursuant to quota requirements, distinct from in-quota subheadings. It meets the specific import licensing criteria for Cheddar cheese products.
Powdered Mild Cheddar Cheese
Powdered form of mild Cheddar cheese produced from pasteurized cow's milk, entered pursuant to the Cheddar cheese quota in additional U.S. note 18. Classified under HTS 0406.20.31.90 for grated or powdered Cheddar outside primary in-quota categories. Used primarily in food manufacturing for its fine texture.
Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese Blend
Grated sharp Cheddar cheese blended from multiple aged batches, qualifying as Cheddar under quota note 18 for licensed imports. HTS 0406.20.31.90 covers this 'other' grated Cheddar not specified elsewhere. Essential for pizza toppings and ready meals.
Fine Powdered Extra Sharp Cheddar
Ultra-fine powdered extra sharp Cheddar cheese from long-aged wheels, imported via TRQ provisions of note 18. Falls precisely under HTS 0406.20.31.90 as powdered Cheddar cheese 'other' category. Ideal for seasoning and industrial cheese powders.
Grated Organic Cheddar Cheese
Grated Cheddar cheese produced from organic cow's milk, entered pursuant to chapter 4 quota requirements. HTS 0406.20.31.90 applies to this organic variant as 'other' grated Cheddar under licensed imports. Meets strict organic certification alongside dairy standards.
Cheddar Cheese Powder for Snacks
Specialty powdered Cheddar cheese designed for snack seasoning, qualifying under Cheddar TRQ note 18. Classified in HTS 0406.20.31.90 as powdered cheese 'other' for quota entry. Provides intense flavor for cheese-flavored products.