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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If natural rather than processed Cheddar cheese
Natural Cheddar cheese (not emulsified/processed) falls under unprocessed cheese heading 0406.20
If containing vegetable fats or not derived exclusively from milk
Cheese substitutes with non-dairy fats classify in prepared foods Chapter 19, excluding pure dairy products
If Cheddar content <1% or processed from other primary cheese type
Other cheeses containing minor Cheddar amounts fall under general 'other containing Cheddar' provision
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for Note 18 quota subheading; check country-specific allocations (e.g
• Australia 2,450,000 kg)
• Provide certification documenting Cheddar cheese origin and processing; verify product meets 'containing or processed from Cheddar' definition
• Avoid misclassification by confirming not grated/powdered (0406.30.55) or natural Cheddar (0406.20.65); declare exact quota subheading
Related Products under HTS 0406.30.65.00
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.