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New Zealand Grass-Fed Cheddar Slices

Pre-sliced grass-fed Cheddar from New Zealand, entered as Cheddar under HTS 0406.90.08 pursuant to note 18 quota. Slicing does not alter primary cheese classification for quota purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina12%+17.5%29.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico12%+10.0%22%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada12%+10.0%22%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany12%+10.0%22%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan12%+10.0%22%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.31Higher: 33.5% vs 29.5%

If considered shredded despite slicing

Thin shreds or gratings reclassify under processed subheadings

0406.90.76Lower: 27.5% vs 29.5%

If Cheddar-flavored substitutes

Non-pure Cheddar slices with additives use substitute subheading

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Confirm slicing doesn't qualify as 'grated' processing; label grass-fed claims accurately

โ€ข Track NZ quota depletion rates

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.

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.

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.