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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed from Cheddar but cream-molded
Cream cheese-style derivatives from Cheddar shift to 0406.30 based on texture and molding characteristics.
If mixed with non-dairy additives
Blends exceeding natural dairy composition limits (e.g., added vegetable fats) classify as food preparations outside Chapter 4.
If general quota cheese not Cheddar-derived
Non-Cheddar origin cheeses fall under broader quota in 0406.90.95 without specific Note 18 Cheddar provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check country-specific quotas under Note 18 (e.g
• 100K kg any country); provide smoking process details to avoid reclassification; ensure no added emulsifiers per Chapter 4 notes
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Sharp Cheddar Crumbles
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Blended Cheddar Colby Wheels
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