Grated Blue Cheese Crumble Powder

Finely powdered Roquefort-style blue-mold cow's milk cheese for dressings and sauces. Under HTS 0406.20.89.00 as other grated/powdered under note 16 quota, not specific blue-mold quota (note 17). Used in gourmet food production.

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.

0406.20.61Same rate: 27.5%

If containing blue-mold under note 17 quota

Blue-mold specific quotas apply to pure varieties.

0406.40.58Higher: 37.5% vs 27.5%

If blue-mold whey cheese molded per chapter note

Concentrated whey cheeses meeting fat/dry matter criteria classify as 0406.40.

2106.90.34Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If butter substitute >45% butterfat

High-fat dairy substitutes under separate quota note 15.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish from note 17 blue-mold via mold documentation; note 16 for mixtures

Comply with FDA pasteurization rules for imported cheeses

Monitor EU-27 allocation (25M+ kg) for timely entry

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Grated Colby Cheese Powder

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Grated Mozzarella Cheese Powder

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Processed Cheese Powder Blend

Multi-cheese powder blend (Cheddar, Swiss, etc.) from cow's milk for sauce bases. Classifies under HTS 0406.20.89.00 as other grated/powdered mixtures per note 16, not specific processed 0406.30 if natural base. Industrial food ingredient.

Grated Edam Cheese Powder

Powdered grated Edam cow's milk cheese for baking and snacks. HTS 0406.20.89.00 for other mixtures under note 16 quota, excluding pure Edam/Gouda quotas. Versatile in food manufacturing.

Grated Parmesan Cheese Blend

A finely grated mixture of Parmesan and other cow's milk cheeses, processed into powder form for culinary use in pasta dishes and sauces. It falls under HTS 0406.20.89.00 as grated/powdered cheese containing cow's milk, entered under the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 16 to chapter 4. This classification applies to processed cheese mixtures not fitting specific variety quotas.