Cheddar Cheese Food Spread
Spreadable cheese food from Cheddar base with permitted cultures, 80%+ milkfat equivalent. HTS 0406.90.76.00 for Cheddar-derived spreads under Note 18. Meets butter/dairy spread definitions but classified as cheese substitute.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If true dairy spread 39-80% fat
Water-in-oil emulsions without cheese molding classify as dairy spreads.
If Edam/Gouda processed spreads
Semi-hard cheese derivatives have dedicated quotas.
If with sugar or flavors exceeding dairy purity
Flavored spreads become food preparations outside Chapter 4.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify water <16%, milk solids-not-fat <2% per butter notes if applicable; declare spread type; monitor 6M kg butter sub quotas indirectly
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.76.00
Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks
Large blocks of aged Cheddar cheese, processed from authentic Cheddar curds with a sharp flavor profile developed over 12 months of maturation. This falls under HTS 0406.90.76.00 as it contains Cheddar cheese and qualifies under Additional U.S. Note 18 quota provisions for controlled dairy imports. It meets the specific criteria for Cheddar-derived products entered pursuant to those quota limits.
Smoked Cheddar Cheese Wheels
Whole wheels of Cheddar cheese smoked over hardwood for added flavor, processed directly from Cheddar base with milkfat content meeting natural cheese standards. Classified in HTS 0406.90.76.00 due to its Cheddar origin and eligibility under U.S. Note 18 import quotas for such derivatives. Smoking does not alter its primary cheese classification.
Cheddar Cheese Powder
Dehydrated powder made by spray-drying Cheddar cheese, retaining sharp tangy flavor for use in snacks and sauces. It qualifies for HTS 0406.90.76.00 as a substitute processed from Cheddar under Additional U.S. Note 18 quota controls. Meets criteria for Cheddar-containing products despite dehydrated form.
Processed Cheddar Slices
Pre-sliced processed Cheddar cheese sheets for sandwiches, made by blending and forming Cheddar with minimal stabilizers. Falls under HTS 0406.90.76.00 for Cheddar-processed substitutes pursuant to U.S. Note 18 quotas. Slicing and processing do not remove it from Cheddar quota provisions.
Cheddar Process Cheese Loaf
Bulk loaf of process cheese primarily from Cheddar, emulsified for smooth melt in food service. Classified in HTS 0406.90.76.00 as Cheddar-processed under Note 18 import limits. Emulsification keeps it within cheese substitutes eligible for quotas.
Sharp Cheddar Crumbles
Crumbled sharp Cheddar cheese from aged blocks, used in salads and toppings, retaining full Cheddar character. HTS 0406.90.76.00 applies for crumbles processed from Cheddar under U.S. Note 18. Crumbling is a physical process not altering quota eligibility.