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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 16% | +17.5% | 33.5% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 16% | +10.0% | 26% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 16% | +10.0% | 26% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 16% | +10.0% | 26% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 16% | +10.0% | 26% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outside Note 18 quota
General grated cheese without Cheddar-specific quota uses broader subheading
If butteroil substitute over 45% butterfat
High-fat dairy substitutes subject to Note 10 quotas in edible mixtures
If mixed with sugar for retail sale
Sweetened dairy preparations for retail classify under infant foods
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข UK post-Brexit requires specific origin proofs; test for lactic cultures compliance; avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial non-food use
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