Canadian Raw Milk Cheddar Aged 9+ Months
Cheddar cheese from Canada made from unpasteurized milk and aged at least 9 months, entered under HTS 0406.90.08 pursuant to note 18 without needing license up to 833,417 kg. This quota exception applies to certified natural Cheddar meeting strict aging and milk requirements.
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If quota exceeded or not certified
Non-license-free Canadian Cheddar uses licensed quota subheading under note 18
If other cheese type containing Cheddar elements
Blends or substitutes processed from Cheddar may fall under general quota for other cheeses in note 16
If misidentified as Swiss-type with eyes
Eye formation in cheese shifts to Emmentaler classifications under note 25
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include Canadian government certification for unpasteurized milk and 9-month aging to qualify for license exemption; declare accurately to avoid quota penalties
• Pitfall: pasteurization disqualifies license-free entry
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.08
Australian Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks
Large blocks of aged Cheddar cheese produced in Australia, meeting the specifications in additional U.S. note 18 to chapter 4, which allows up to 2,450,000 kg annually under quota. This classification applies specifically to Cheddar cheese and substitutes entered pursuant to the quota provisions, with precise fat and aging characteristics derived exclusively from cow's milk.
New Zealand Cheddar Cheese Wheels
Traditional wheels of Cheddar cheese from New Zealand, classified under HTS 0406.90.08 as described in additional U.S. note 18, allowing up to 8,200,000 kg quota share. This covers natural Cheddar meeting chapter 4 standards for milkfat content and entered specifically under quota regulations.
UK Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese Loaves
Artisanal farmhouse Cheddar loaves from the United Kingdom, eligible under HTS 0406.90.08 per additional U.S. note 18 quota of 895,948 kg. Classified as Cheddar cheese entered pursuant to quota provisions with traditional milkfat and production standards.
Chilean Mild Cheddar Cheese Blocks
Mild Cheddar cheese blocks manufactured in Chile, falling under HTS 0406.90.08 as specified in note 18 with 220,000 kg quota allocation. This covers Cheddar entered pursuant to dairy import quota regulations ensuring compliance with chapter 4 definitions.
EU Cheddar Cheese Export Quota Wheels
Cheddar cheese wheels from EU countries (e.g., Ireland), classified in HTS 0406.90.08 under note 18's 417,052 kg allocation. Specifically for Cheddar entered pursuant to quota, adhering to strict milk-derived fat content rules.
Argentina Cheddar Cheese for Quota Entry
Cheddar cheese from Argentina designed for U.S. quota entry under HTS 0406.90.08 per note 18 (part of other countries allocation). Meets precise Cheddar standards for quota compliance.