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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rindless with eyes or surface mold
Cheddar with specific rind/mold characteristics falls under quota subheading 0406.20.65.
If containing non-milk fats or emulsifiers
Modified dairy spreads with butterfat under 80% classify outside Chapter 4 per notes.
If classified as generic 'other cheese'
May shift to general cheese quota if not predominantly Cheddar characteristics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing certificates proving smoking doesn't alter base Cheddar classification
• Monitor aggregate Cheddar quotas; smoked varieties often fall outside primary TRQ subheadings
• Label clearly as 'smoked Cheddar' to prevent misclassification as generic processed cheese
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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.
Marbled Orange Cheddar Loaf
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Extra Sharp Cheddar Crumble
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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
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