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Cheddar Cheese Curd Bulk Pack

Fresh Cheddar cheese curds in 40 lb bulk blocks for manufacturing, squeaky texture ideal for frying or processing. Still Cheddar base under HTS 0406.90.12.00 as 'other'.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.10.04Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If fresh quota curd varieties

Fresh curds meeting quota specs use 0406.10.04.

0404.10Higher: 18.5% vs 17.5%

If whey-dominant >95% lactose

High-lactose whey products exclude per Chapter notes to 1702.

0403.90.90Higher: 37.5% vs 17.5%

If dried fermented cream/curd

Dried curd products classify under dried dairy.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Declare end-use as food processing to potentially avoid retail quotas

Temperature control critical (<40°F) for fresh curds

Moisture content testing prevents reclassification as whey products

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