Australian Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks
Large blocks of aged Cheddar cheese produced in Australia, meeting the strict specifications outlined in General Note 15 of the HTS for tariff-rate quota entry. This cheese features the characteristic sharp flavor and crumbly texture of traditional Cheddar, with controlled moisture and fat content. It qualifies under 0406.90.06.00 specifically for imports from Australia pursuant to quota provisions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not entered under General Note 15 quota provisions
Products outside quota provisions fall under the general 'other Cheddar cheese' subheading with potentially higher duty rates.
If processed from Cheddar and grated or powdered
Grated or powdered forms of Cheddar cheese are classified separately under grated cheese provisions rather than fresh cheese.
If containing 0.5% or less butterfat by weight
Low-fat cheese substitutes processed from Cheddar fall under imitation cheese provisions outside Chapter 4 quotas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for General Note 15 quotas; verify Australian origin certification to access allocated quota share
• Provide detailed fat/moisture lab analysis to confirm Cheddar classification and avoid reclassification
• Monitor annual quota usage via USDA Foreign Agricultural Service reports to time shipments effectively
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Canadian Raw Milk Cheddar Loaves
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EU Artisan Cheddar Cheese Truckles
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Chilean Grass-Fed Cheddar Blocks
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UK Traditional Cheddar Farmhouse Wheels
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