Processed Cheddar Cheese Blend

Blended processed cheddar cheese with emulsifiers for melting, in blocks. Falls under HTS 0406.30.56.00 for quota-limited processed mixtures per General Note 15. Complies with Chapter 4 exclusions for high-lactose whey.

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.

0406.20.65Same rate: 27.5%

If from Cheddar but unprocessed

Natural Cheddar-based products classify under Cheddar quota fresh cheeses

0406.90.76Same rate: 27.5%

If Cheddar substitute quota

Cheddar-processed substitutes enter dedicated Cheddar quota subheadings

2106.90.85Same rate: 27.5%

If with added non-dairy ingredients

Significant non-milk additions move to miscellaneous food preparations

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify no dehydrated butter/ghee components per 0405 notes; secure license for quota year allocation

Common issue: incorrect country-of-origin for quota access

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