Shredded Granular Cheese Mixture

Pre-shredded blend of granular and washed curd cheeses for salads and casseroles. Falls under HTS 0406.20.71.00 as 'other' grated cheese processed from American-type (granular/washed curd, excluding Cheddar). Provides convenient, melt-resistant shreds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.90.82Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If in bulk wheels, not consumer-shredded packs

Non-grated retail forms of American-type under different 'other' subheading.

1901.20.45Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If dried with added sugar >quota limits

Sweetened dried dairy under specific U.S. note restrictions, Chapter 19.

0406.20.36Higher: 37.5% vs 17.5%

If quota-specific low-fat variant

Fat content <0.5% triggers separate quota under note 23.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Anti-caking agents must not alter classification—limit to <1% by weight

Batch certificates proving American-type base essential for quota access

Refrigerated entry mandatory; temperature logs prevent rejection

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