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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If quota-eligible Canadian unpasteurized
Canadian Cheddar aged 9+ months from raw milk uses license-free quota.
If substitute containing Cheddar
Cheese substitutes processed from Cheddar fall under separate quota.
If fruit/nut flavored preparation
Flavored cheese preparations shift to Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide aging certificates (>9 months) to distinguish from fresh quota cheeses
• Use food-grade packaging to prevent contamination claims at entry
• Confirm dry matter and fat specs meet natural cheese definitions
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Farmhouse Cheddar Truckle
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Organic Raw Milk Cheddar Block
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