Processed Washed Curd Cheese Block

Processed cheese derived from washed curd variety, made with cow's milk, emulsified for uniform texture in block form. Classified under HTS 0406.30.89.00 for processed cow's milk cheese entered pursuant to U.S. note 16 quota provisions, including mixtures. Quota licensing applies to control dairy imports.

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.

0406.10Lower: 18.5% vs 27.5%

If fresh unprocessed

Unprocessed washed curd classified as fresh cheese, not processed

2106.90.64Same rate: 27.5%

If with significant non-dairy additives

Products replacing milk constituents with other substances move to food preparations

0406.90.48Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If containing cow's milk but different processing

Alternative cheese categories based on specific type or eye formation

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Import Tips & Compliance

Check origin country quota under note 16 (e.g

EU-27: 25M+ kg); apply for license via USDA early in year

Provide lab analysis confirming cow's milk content and processed status

Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as natural cheese

Related Products under HTS 0406.30.89.00

Processed Colby Cheese Loaf

A processed cheese product made from Colby cheese containing cow's milk, blended and melted with emulsifiers to create a smooth, sliceable loaf. It falls under HTS 0406.30.89.00 as processed cheese, not grated or powdered, described in additional U.S. note 16 to chapter 4, requiring import licenses due to quota restrictions. This subheading covers other processed cow's milk cheeses entered pursuant to quota provisions.

Processed Granular Cheese Blend

Emulsified processed cheese mixture from granular cow's milk cheese, designed for melting and slicing. HTS 0406.30.89.00 applies to such 'other' processed cheeses containing cow's milk under quota note 16, excluding grated/powdered forms.

Mixed Processed Cow's Milk Cheese Slices

Pre-sliced processed cheese combining multiple cow's milk varieties, meeting emulsified processed cheese criteria. Falls under HTS 0406.30.89.00 as mixtures of processed cheeses entered via note 16 quota, for cow's milk products.

Processed Edam-Type Cheese Wheel

Processed version of Edam cheese from cow's milk, formed into wheels for retail. HTS 0406.30.89.00 covers this as other processed cow's milk cheese under quota note 16, distinct from specific Edam quotas.

Emulsified Gouda Processed Cheese Block

Processed cheese block based on Gouda from cow's milk, emulsified for spreadability. Classified in HTS 0406.30.89.00 for quota-eligible processed mixtures containing cow's milk per note 16.

Processed Swiss-Type Cheese Loaf

Loaf-form processed cheese imitating Swiss characteristics, made from cow's milk with emulsifiers. HTS 0406.30.89.00 includes this under note 16 for other processed cow's milk cheeses subject to quota.