Powdered Cheddar Cheese Mix
Spray-dried Cheddar cheese powder blended for snack seasoning and sauce bases. Classified under 0406.20.56.00 due to its grated/powdered form and entry under General Note 15 quota exemptions. Primarily composed of cheese meeting dairy product standards.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 10% | +17.5% | 27.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 10% | +10.0% | 20% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 10% | +10.0% | 20% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 10% | +10.0% | 20% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 10% | +10.0% | 20% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered under standard Cheddar cheese quota allocations
Regular grated Cheddar falls under specific quota subheadings rather than General Note 15 provisions
If blended with substantial vegetable oils or starches
High non-dairy content shifts classification to cheese preparations in Chapter 19
If for retail snack seasoning applications with added flavors
Flavored cheese powders for consumer snacks classified as food preparations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include spray-drying process documentation and moisture analysis to confirm grated cheese classification
• Check country-specific quota access under General Note 15 to ensure eligible entry pathway
• Label clearly as 'grated cheese' avoiding 'seasoning' descriptors that trigger food preparation headings
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Asiago Cheese Powder
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Grated Swiss Cheese Blend
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Romano Cheese Granules
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Blue Cheese Powder
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