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.

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.

0406.20.31Higher: 33.5% vs 27.5%

If Canadian natural Cheddar aged ≥9 months from unpasteurized milk

Specific license exemption exists for qualifying Canadian natural Cheddar outside quota

3502.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If >80% whey protein concentrate used in processing

High whey protein dairy concentrates classify as albumins, excluding from cheese chapter

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Import Tips & Compliance

Bulk shipments require HACCP plans and prior FDA facility registration for processors

Quota year runs January-December; plan imports early to secure allocation from supplying countries

Document supply chain showing Cheddar cheese → processing → export to verify quota eligibility

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