Grated Cheddar Cheese Blend from Canada
A finely grated mixture containing processed Cheddar cheese combined with other mild cheeses for versatile culinary use in sauces and casseroles. This product falls under HTS 0406.20.65.00 as it is grated cheese containing or processed from Cheddar, specifically qualifying under Additional U.S. Note 18 quota provisions for controlled dairy imports. It meets the chapter's criteria for grated or powdered cheese forms.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry due to strict quota under AUS Note 18; verify Cheddar processing documentation from supplier
• Check origin exclusions (e.g
• Mexico prohibited) and ensure fat content labeling
• Common pitfall: misclassifying blends without predominant Cheddar component