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Processed Washed Curd Cubes

Cubed cheese from washed curd process, pasteurized and packaged for snacks, containing American-type cheese. Under HTS 0406.90.84.00 for other non-fresh, non-grated forms processed from washed curd.

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.

0406.20.36Higher: 37.5% vs 17.5%

If marketed as grated/shredded

Snack cubes resembling grated form classify under grated American-type provisions.

0710.80Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If dehydrated exceeding dairy limits

Highly dried cheese products may shift to dehydrated vegetables/legumes if >95% lactose.

0406.90.93Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If butterfat <=0.5%

Low-fat processed cheese falls under separate low-fat quota in Note 25.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure USDA license for Note 23 quotas; provide curd washing process verification

Cubes over certain size avoid grated classification

Monitor dry matter to prevent cheese concentrate rules

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Washed Curd Cheese Block

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Dry, crumbly cheese made from the granular cheese process, used in salads and cooking, derived from American-type cheese. Falls under HTS 0406.90.84.00 as other mixtures or processed forms from granular cheese, not grated or fresh.

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Granular Colby Snack Mix

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