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Cheddar Cheese Curd Mix

Dried cheddar cheese curds mixed for snacks, processed from cheddar pressing. 0406.90.78.00 as other from cheddar, not molded cheese. Dry matter fits if concentrated.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.10.84Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If fresh soft curds

Fresh cheese quota if not processed.

0404.90.30Higher: 32% vs 17.5%

If whey curds

Whey-derived to 0404.

2008.97Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If pickled or preserved curds

Prepared fruits/nuts excludes to Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Curd dryness test; >85% may challenge cheese status

Snack mix declaration; pure curds stay Chapter 4

Country quotas apply; Canada has raw Cheddar exemption

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