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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If over general cheese quota limits
Processed cheeses exceeding Note 16 aggregate quota use 0406.30.89 non-quota subheading
If soft ripened variant
Soft unprocessed cheddar types excluded from cheddar quota fall under general fresh cheese 0406.10
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
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.
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.
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.