0406.90.06.00/Australian Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks/Canada

Australian Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

22%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• 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