EU Artisan Cheddar Cheese Truckles
Small truckle cylinders of artisan Cheddar from EU countries (e.g., Ireland), imported under General Note 15 with traditional cloth-bound rinds. These meet Cheddar standards through specific curd processing and aging. Eligible for 0406.90.06.00 due to EU quota access pursuant to tariff provisions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed with specific cheese cultures but not pure Cheddar
Cheeses processed from Cheddar but with added cultures may shift to flavored/processed cheese subheadings.
If Italian-type processing applied to Cheddar base
Blends incorporating Italian-style techniques exclude from pure Cheddar quotas per specific type notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Apply for USDA license specifying EU origin (Portugal gets separate allocation); include lab reports confirming <39% moisture typical for Cheddar
• Declare exact fat content accurately to avoid disputes with dairy spread definitions in chapter notes
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.06.00
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.
New Zealand Vintage Cheddar Wheels
Whole wheels of vintage Cheddar cheese from New Zealand, imported under General Note 15 provisions with extended aging for nutty flavor development. This product adheres to the precise compositional standards for Cheddar while utilizing New Zealand's grass-fed milk advantage. Classified in 0406.90.06.00 due to its quota-eligible status from a designated supplying country.
Canadian Raw Milk Cheddar Loaves
Loaf-shaped Cheddar cheese made from unpasteurized Canadian milk, aged at least 9 months, entered pursuant to General Note 15 quota exceptions for licensed raw milk products. This artisanal cheese offers complex flavors from natural bacterial cultures preserved through raw processing. It fits 0406.90.06.00 as Canadian-origin Cheddar under specific USDA provisions.
Chilean Grass-Fed Cheddar Blocks
Blocks of Cheddar cheese from grass-fed Chilean cows, entered under General Note 15 with bright flavor profile from pasture diet. Complies with milkfat and solids standards for Cheddar classification. Specifically provided for in 0406.90.06.00 for Chilean quota share.
UK Traditional Cheddar Farmhouse Wheels
Large farmhouse wheels of traditional clothbound Cheddar from UK producers, imported pursuant to General Note 15 allocations. Features handmade curd cutting and natural rind development meeting historic Cheddar methods. Classed in 0406.90.06.00 for UK quota entitlement.