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.

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.

0406.30.55.00Lower: 27.1% vs 27.5%

If grated, powdered, or flaked form

Processed Cheddar in grated/powdered presentations uses specific subheading within same heading

0406.90.08Higher: 29.5% vs 27.5%

If for quota-free Cheddar processed products not meeting Note 18 description

Products outside strict Note 18 quota parameters use general Cheddar-containing subheading

2106.90.64Same rate: 27.5%

If flavored or mixed with significant non-cheese dairy ingredients

Heavily formulated cheese products may classify as food preparations rather than primary cheese

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm entry within calendar year quota limits; Mexico-origin prohibited under Note 18 provisions

Document processing method showing Cheddar as primary ingredient; laboratory analysis may be required for verification

Label as 'process cheese' not 'natural cheese' to avoid reclassification; maintain 12-month records for quota compliance