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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+17.5%29.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.10.04Lower: 27.5% vs 29.5%

If low-fat <0.5% butterfat

Low-fat organic Cheddar may qualify for separate low-fat cheese quota.

2008.97Lower: 24.9% vs 29.5%

If pickled or preserved

Preserved organic Cheddar shifts to prepared fruits/vegetables? No, but preserved dairy to 0406 processed.

2106.90.85Lower: 27.5% vs 29.5%

If flavored with spices

Spice-blended organic Cheddar classified as flavored preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pair organic certification with USDA dairy license; note organic doesn't exempt from milk quotas

Verify no prohibited additives per Chapter notes

Common pitfall: incorrect country quota application

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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.

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.

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.