Cheddar Cheese Powder from Canada
Powdered Cheddar cheese imported from Canada under Note 18 provisions (833,417 kg allocation), in grated/powdered form for food manufacturing. Fits HTS 0406.20.31 as quota-eligible Cheddar cheese.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh rather than grated/powdered
Fresh Cheddar without grating classifies under unripened cheese
If whey protein concentrate over 80% on dry matter
High whey protein extracts from cheese production go to Chapter 35 albumins
If used as food preparation with non-milk fats
Replacements of milk constituents classify outside Chapter 4
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Leverage license exemption for Canadian unpasteurized aged Cheddar; include official Canadian export cert; declare net weight excluding inedible coverings per U.S. notes
Related Products under HTS 0406.20.31
Grated Cheddar Cheese from Australia
Finely grated Cheddar cheese produced in Australia, meeting the specifications in Additional U.S. Note 18 with 80% milkfat content and aged appropriately. This falls under HTS 0406.20.31 as grated Cheddar cheese imported pursuant to the quota provisions of Note 18, allowing up to 2,450,000 kg from Australia annually.
Powdered Sharp Cheddar Cheese from New Zealand
Powdered sharp Cheddar cheese from New Zealand, grated and dried to powder form, compliant with Additional U.S. Note 18 quota allocations up to 8,200,000 kg. Classified under HTS 0406.20.31 for grated/powdered Cheddar entered pursuant to quota provisions.
Grated Aged Cheddar from EU-27 Countries
Grated aged Cheddar cheese from EU-27 producers like Ireland or UK, entered under the 417,052 kg quota of Additional U.S. Note 18. HTS 0406.20.31 applies to this grated form of Cheddar meeting chapter fat content definitions.
Grated Mild Cheddar from Chile
Grated mild Cheddar cheese from Chile, utilizing the 220,000 kg quota under Additional U.S. Note 18. This product is classified in HTS 0406.20.31 for grated Cheddar entered pursuant to quota rules.
Spray-Dried Cheddar Powder from United Kingdom
Spray-dried powdered Cheddar from the UK, entered under 895,948 kg Note 18 quota as grated/powdered cheese. HTS 0406.20.31 covers this form meeting Cheddar specifications without added emulsifiers.
Organic Grated Cheddar from New Zealand
Organic grated Cheddar cheese from New Zealand farms, compliant with Note 18 quota for large-volume imports. Classified under HTS 0406.20.31 as powdered/grated Cheddar pursuant to U.S. dairy import provisions.