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.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in blocks rather than grated
Ungrated Cheddar cheese falls under fresh or unripened subheadings instead of powdered/grated
If processed into cheese substitutes containing Cheddar
Products processed from Cheddar but not pure cheese classify under other cheese mixtures
If blended with non-dairy ingredients exceeding dairy spread limits
Food preparations with replaced milk constituents move to Chapter 21
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Apply for USDA import license well in advance as required for Note 18 quotas; provide certification of origin from Australia and compliance with Cheddar standards; avoid misclassification by verifying fat content does not exceed butter limits
Related Products under HTS 0406.20.31
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.
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.
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.