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Washed Curd Nacho Cheese

Liquid processed cheese sauce from washed curd cheese designed for nacho applications. Covered by HTS 0406.90.82.00 American-type quota provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.10.84Same rate: 27.5%

If general quota ineligible

Other quota note 16 covers non-Note 19 American-type products.

2103.90.80Higher: 41.4% vs 27.5%

If containing meat extracts

Sauce preparations with meat move to sauces chapter.

0406.40.54Higher: 32.5% vs 27.5%

If blue-mold contamination

Blue-mold processed cheese enters separate quota.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Yellow colorants must be FDA-approved for U.S. food import

Temperature control documentation essential for liquid cheese imports

Confirm pH and viscosity specs meet U.S. food safety standards