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Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

Cheese and curd: > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered: > Other, including mixtures of the above: > Other: > Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese: > Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

Duty Rate (from China)

27.5%
MFN Base Rate10%

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Total Effective Rate27.5%

Products classified under HTS 0406.30.65.00

Processed Cheddar Cheese Slices

Pasteurized processed cheese slices made from Cheddar cheese, melted and blended with emulsifiers for smooth melting. This falls under HTS 0406.30.65.00 as processed cheese containing or processed from Cheddar cheese, qualifying under U.S. Note 18 quota provisions for controlled imports. Typically packaged in retail plastic wrappers for sandwiches and burgers.

Cheddar Process Cheese Loaf

Bulk loaf of processed Cheddar cheese suitable for slicing, made by blending natural Cheddar with melting salts. Classified under HTS 0406.30.65.00 for quota-controlled processed Cheddar products per U.S. Note 18. Commonly used in food service for sandwiches and melting applications.

Processed Cheddar Cheese Block 40 lb

Large 40-pound block of processed Cheddar cheese for industrial slicing and portioning. Meets HTS 0406.30.65.00 criteria as processed cheese derived from Cheddar under U.S. Note 18 import quota. Used by delis and manufacturers for further processing.

Cheddar Process Cheese Spread

Spreadable processed cheese made from Cheddar with higher moisture content for bread spreads. Falls under HTS 0406.30.65.00 as quota-controlled processed Cheddar product per Note 18. Packaged in jars or tubs for retail sale.

Industrial Processed Cheddar Wheels

Large processed Cheddar cheese wheels (20-40 kg) for industrial food manufacturing. Classified in HTS 0406.30.65.00 for Note 18 quota on Cheddar-derived processed cheese. Designed for high-volume shredding and blending operations.

Processed Cheddar String Cheese

Pull-apart string cheese sticks made from processed Cheddar cheese with stretchy texture. HTS 0406.30.65.00 applies for Note 18 quota-controlled Cheddar processed products. Popular snack item for children and lunchboxes.