Shredded Cheddar Colby Blend

Shredded mix of processed Cheddar and Colby cheeses for burgers and melts. Enters under HTS 0406.20.65.00 as grated Cheddar-containing product per AUS Note 18. Fits Chapter 4 grated cheese provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.36Higher: 37.5% vs 27.5%

If pure American-type like Colby

American cheeses excluding Cheddar have dedicated quotas.

1901.20.05Same rate: 27.5%

If with sugar for confection mixes

Sweetened dairy preps to Chapter 19.

0406.10.84Same rate: 27.5%

If fresh soft unripened version

Unripened grated cheeses separate from ripened.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Breakdown ratios in entry docs; apply license timely

Cold storage mandatory

Pitfall: underreporting Cheddar for quota evasion

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