Mild Grated Cheddar Cheese
Fresh grated mild cheddar cheese with gentle flavor profile, mechanically processed into uniform shreds from young wheels. Precisely classified in HTS 0406.20.33.00 for grated cheddar, adhering to Chapter 4 exclusion of modified dairy products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically cheddar variety
Non-cheddar fresh grated cheese uses different subheading
If Canadian unpasteurized, aged ≥9 months
License exemption applies only to specific Canadian cheddar
If >95% lactose from whey processing
High-lactose whey products exclude from Chapter 4
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm 'Cheddar' certification from origin dairy to meet Note 18 quota specs
• Batch testing for protein/milk solids prevents albumins reclassification to 3502
• Separate grated from powdered shipments to avoid suffix confusion
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Organic Grated Cheddar Cheese
Finely grated organic cheddar cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk, aged for flavor development, and processed into powder-like consistency for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0406.20.33.00 as grated cheddar cheese, distinct from block forms in 0406.10 or 0406.90. Meets Chapter 4 requirements for cheese derived from milk without exceeding butterfat or solids limits.
Extra Sharp Grated Cheddar Cheese
Grated extra sharp cheddar cheese aged over 12 months for intense flavor, produced from cow's milk and mechanically shredded into fine particles. Falls under HTS 0406.20.33.00 specifically for grated cheddar, separate from fresh or processed cheese categories per HTS structure.
Smoked Grated Cheddar Cheese
Grated cheddar cheese naturally smoked over hardwood, maintaining ≥80% milkfat content without added emulsifiers, meeting butter definition standards adapted for cheese. HTS 0406.20.33.00 covers this grated cheddar form, excluding preserved preparations.
White Grated Cheddar Cheese
Annatto-free white cheddar cheese grated into fine texture, preserving natural ivory color and tangy profile from cow's milk coagulation. HTS 0406.20.33.00 applies to all grated cheddar regardless of color variation.
Marble Grated Cheddar Cheese
Grated marble cheddar blending mild white and orange varieties for visual appeal and balanced flavor, still qualifying as pure cheddar per Chapter notes. Specifically under HTS 0406.20.33.00 for grated form.
Aged Reserve Grated Cheddar
Premium grated cheddar aged 18+ months, grated post-aging for crumbly texture and complex nutty flavors. HTS 0406.20.33.00 captures this sharp grated cheddar, excluding concentrated whey products per chapter exclusions.