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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16%+17.5%33.5%
🇲🇽Mexico16%+10.0%26%
🇨🇦Canada16%+10.0%26%
🇩🇪Germany16%+10.0%26%
🇯🇵Japan16%+10.0%26%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.30.89.00Lower: 27.5% vs 33.5%

If over general cheese quota limits

Processed cheeses exceeding Note 16 aggregate quota use 0406.30.89 non-quota subheading

0406.10.84.00Lower: 27.5% vs 33.5%

If soft ripened variant

Soft unprocessed cheddar types excluded from cheddar quota fall under general fresh cheese 0406.10

1704.90.54.00Lower: 29.7% vs 33.5%

If >95% lactose content

Whey-derived products high in lactose excluded from Chapter 4 to heading 1702 sugars per chapter note

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pre-apply for USDA import license via Dairy Import Program; specify exact quota note on commercial invoice

Test for emulsifier levels to confirm processed status; avoid bulk packaging pitfalls leading to parts classification