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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh Cheddar rather than aged/vintage
Fresh (unripened) Cheddar cheese is classified under subheading 0406.10 rather than the aged/other category.
If entered outside quota as substitute Cheddar product
Quota-ineligible Cheddar substitutes or over-quota imports shift to general other cheese provisions with higher duties.
If containing non-milk fats replacing natural constituents
Products where milkfat is partially replaced by vegetable oils are excluded from Chapter 4 per chapter notes and go to prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure import license from USDA specifying New Zealand origin to access full quota allocation; include aging certificates showing minimum maturation periods
• Ensure packaging prevents damage during transit as no weight allowance for inedible coverings per Chapter 4 notes
• Conduct pre-shipment inspections for mold-free rinds to meet FDA entry requirements
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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.
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.
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.
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.