Aged Cheddar Cheese Crumbles
Crumbled sharp aged cheddar cheese, processed over 12 months for intense flavor, not grated. HTS 0406.90.78.00 for 'other' cheddar-processed forms outside quota specifics like 0406.90.08. Meets molded cheese criteria if applicable.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh unripened and in original blocks
Fresh Cheddar without extended processing falls under 0406.10 quota.
If qualifying as natural Cheddar under quota note 21(c)
Specific natural Cheddar subheading for certain licensed imports.
If flavored with spices exceeding natural cheese composition
Heavily flavored preparations shift to miscellaneous food preps in Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide aging certificates (e.g
• Canadian unpasteurized 9+ months exempt from license per Note 21(c))
• Net weight declaration excludes rinds (U.S
• Note 7); common pitfall in bulk imports
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Smoked Cheddar Cheese Block
A 2-pound block of cheddar cheese that has been naturally smoked over hickory wood, processed from traditional cheddar during maturation. Classified under HTS 0406.90.78.00 as 'other' cheese containing or processed from cheddar, excluding specific quota categories like natural or grated forms. Meets chapter requirements for dairy-derived cheese with proper milkfat content.
Cheddar Cheese Powder
Dehydrated powder made by spray-drying cheddar cheese, used in snacks and sauces, retaining cheddar's tangy flavor profile. Falls under HTS 0406.90.78.00 as 'other' substitutes for cheese processed from cheddar, distinct from grated forms. Complies with Chapter 4 as a processed dairy product.
Processed Cheddar Cheese Spread
Creamy spread made from cheddar cheese blended with cream and stabilizers, packaged in tubs for retail. HTS 0406.90.78.00 covers this as 'other' cheese processed from cheddar, not meeting butter or dairy spread fat specs. Adheres to Chapter 4 natural butter definitions exclusion.
Cheddar Jack Cheese Blend
Shredded blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, processed from cheddar base with mild flavors, for pizzas. Under HTS 0406.90.78.00 as 'other mixtures' from cheddar excluding quota-specific mixes. Qualifies as cheese mixture per statistical reporting.
Cheddar Cheese Food Product
Pasteurized cheese food made from cheddar blended with milk solids and salts, meeting U.S. standards. Classified HTS 0406.90.78.00 as substitute processed from cheddar, not pure butter per fat specs. Excludes dehydrated butter (0405.90).
Blended Cheddar Colby Wheel
Large 20-kg wheel of blended cheddar and Colby, processed from cheddar curd, rind-formed. HTS 0406.90.78.00 as other cheddar-containing cheese, not American-type pure. Moldable dry matter fits cheese note if concentrated.