Pasteurized Processed Cheddar Slices
Individually wrapped processed cheddar cheese slices for retail, derived from cheddar with emulsifiers allowed in processing, entered under U.S. Note 18 cheddar quota. Classified in 0406.30.24.00 for quota-controlled processed cheddar not grated or powdered.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from countries without specific quota allocation
Excess or non-quota country cheddar processed cheese shifts to 0406.30.65 over-quota subheading with higher duties
If fresh unprocessed
Unprocessed cheddar (not emulsified/processed) classifies in 0406.10 fresh cheeses
If contains non-milk fats or additives exceeding dairy norms
Products replacing milk constituents with other fats move to Chapter 21 food preparations per Chapter 4 exclusion
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure import license from USDA Dairy Import Program before shipment; include lab analysis for cheddar composition
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as natural cheese; check annual quota fill status by country
Related Products under HTS 0406.30.24.00
Processed Cheddar Cheese Blocks
Processed cheddar cheese in 40-pound blocks, made from cow's milk with specific aging and fat content, meeting U.S. Note 18 quota requirements for cheddar and substitutes. This falls under 0406.30.24.00 as processed (not grated/powdered) cheddar entered pursuant to the chapter's quota provisions for controlled dairy imports.
Bulk Processed Cheddar Loaves
Large loaves of processed cheddar cheese for food service, meeting exact U.S. Note 18 criteria for cheddar processed cheese imports under quota. Fits 0406.30.24.00 as non-grated/powdered processed cheddar from approved origins.
Shredded-Free Processed Cheddar Wheels
Whole wheels of processed cheddar cheese, quota-eligible under U.S. Note 18, designed for slicing post-import without grating. This product is classified under 0406.30.24.00 for processed cheddar entered via specific dairy quotas.
Quota Cheddar Process Cheese Cubes
Cubed processed cheddar cheese packaged for retail, strictly adhering to U.S. Note 18 definitions for cheddar imports under quota limits. Falls under 0406.30.24.00 as processed, non-powdered cheddar pursuant to chapter provisions.