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.

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.

0406.30.69Same rate: 27.5%

If American-type processed cheese (Colby, Monterey) rather than Cheddar

Different cheese base types use separate quota categories even when processed

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Import Tips & Compliance

Individually wrapped units count by net weight; no packaging allowance per regulations

Verify mozzarella/Cheddar blend ratios; predominant Cheddar qualifies for this subheading

Shelf-life documentation required for snack foods; maintain cold chain <38°F during transit

Related Products 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.