Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks
Large blocks of aged Cheddar cheese, typically 40-pound wheels or slabs, made from cow's milk and aged over 9 months for sharp flavor development. Classified under HTS 0406.90.08.90 as Cheddar cheese entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 18 quota provisions, meeting specific fat and aging criteria for import licensing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed or grated
Grated or powdered Cheddar falls under subheading for processed cheese, outside fresh block quotas.
If shredded and not quota-eligible
Shredded Cheddar processed from quota cheese moves to different quota category under note 18.
If containing substitutes over 0.5% butterfat
Cheese substitutes with non-milk fats classified in Chapter 19 food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license before entry as required by additional U.S. note 18; verify country-specific quotas (e.g
• Australia 2,450,000 kg)
• Provide lab certification for Cheddar characteristics and aging
• Avoid misclassification as generic cheese to prevent quota overfill penalties
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.08.90
New Zealand Cheddar Wheels
Traditional clothbound Cheddar wheels from New Zealand, aged 12-24 months with characteristic crumbly texture and nutty taste. Falls under HTS 0406.90.08.90 as quota-eligible Cheddar pursuant to U.S. note 18, allowing up to 8,200,000 kg annually from New Zealand.
Australian Vintage Cheddar Loaves
Vintage Cheddar loaves from Australia, aged at least 18 months in paraffin wax coating for intense flavor. Imported under HTS 0406.90.08.90 pursuant to quota in additional U.S. note 18, which allocates 2,450,000 kg specifically for Australian Cheddar.
Sharp White Cheddar Slabs
Sharp white Cheddar slabs without annatto coloring, aged 9-12 months for tangy profile, cut into 20-40 lb portions. Classifies in HTS 0406.90.08.90 as other Cheddar under note 18 quota provisions for licensed entry.
Extra Mature Cheddar Blocks
Extra mature Cheddar blocks aged over 24 months, developing crystalline texture and robust flavor from cow's milk coagulation. Entered under HTS 0406.90.08.90 as quota Cheddar per U.S. note 18, requiring import licensing for specified countries.
Organic Cheddar Cheese Loaves
Organic Cheddar loaves certified free of synthetic additives, aged traditionally from organic cow's milk. Fits HTS 0406.90.08.90 for Cheddar entered pursuant to note 18 quotas, same as conventional but with organic documentation.
Artisanal Farmhouse Cheddar
Handcrafted farmhouse Cheddar from small-batch milk, clothbound and aged in caves for unique terroir flavors. Classified HTS 0406.90.08.90 under note 18 as authentic Cheddar requiring quota license entry.