Aged White Cheddar Cheese Block
A 2-pound block of aged white Cheddar cheese made from cow's milk with a sharp, tangy flavor developed over 12 months of aging. Grated or sliced for use in cooking and cheese boards. Classified under HTS 0406.90.12.00 as 'other' Cheddar cheese, distinct from quota-specific subheadings like 0406.10 or 0406.20.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed from or containing Cheddar cheese
Products containing or processed from Cheddar fall under 0406.90.76 within Cheddar quota limits.
If fresh/unripened Cheddar in original loaves
Fresh Cheddar cheeses meeting specific quota criteria classify under 0406.10.24.
If 0.5% or less butterfat content
Low-fat Cheddar substitutes qualify under dairy product quotas in Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Cheddar cheese meets U.S. definition and obtain import license from USDA as it falls outside TRQ subheadings but subject to general dairy oversight
• Provide lab analysis confirming milkfat content and aging process to avoid reclassification as quota cheese
• Check country-specific quotas in Additional U.S
• Notes 19; non-quota countries may face higher duties
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.12.00
Smoked Cheddar Cheese Wheel
A 10-pound wheel of Cheddar cheese naturally smoked over hickory wood, imparting a robust smoky flavor while maintaining classic Cheddar texture. Used for slicing or grating in recipes. Falls under HTS 0406.90.12.00 as 'other' Cheddar, excluding quota-specific fresh or rindless varieties.
Marbled Orange Cheddar Loaf
A 1.5-pound loaf of marbled Cheddar featuring orange annatto coloring mixed with white Cheddar for visual appeal and mild flavor. Ideal for sandwiches and snacks. HTS 0406.90.12.00 covers this as non-quota 'other' Cheddar cheese.
Extra Sharp Cheddar Crumble
Bulk-packed extra sharp Cheddar cheese crumbled for convenience in cooking, salads, and toppings with intense flavor from 18+ months aging. Classifies as 'other' Cheddar under HTS 0406.90.12.00, outside fresh quota categories.
Farmhouse Cheddar Truckle
Traditional 5-pound truckle of clothbound farmhouse Cheddar with natural rind development from extended cave aging. Authentic English-style cheese for connoisseurs. HTS 0406.90.12.00 as non-quota 'other' Cheddar.
Horseradish Cheddar Cheese Spread
Spreadable Cheddar cheese blended with real horseradish root for spicy kick, packed in 8 oz tubs for retail. Still predominantly Cheddar base. Classifies under 0406.90.12.00 as 'other' form excluding quota types.
Organic Raw Milk Cheddar Block
2 kg block of organic Cheddar made from unpasteurized raw cow's milk, aged minimum 60 days per FDA rules with grassy flavors. HTS 0406.90.12.00 for non-quota Cheddar.