Farmhouse Cheddar Blend
A mild farmhouse-style cheddar made from cow's milk blended with non-quota cheeses for unique flavor profile. Aged 3-6 months for sliceable texture. HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cow's milk cheese excluding quota Cheddar.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed from true Cheddar
Any product containing/processed from quota Cheddar cheese falls under Cheddar quota
If qualifies as natural Cheddar
Mild aged cheddars meeting Cheddar definition subject to specific quota
If imitation cheese product
Non-natural cheese substitutes classified as food preparations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Lab tests proving not true Cheddar (texture, process) essential to avoid quota classification
• Blending records showing excluded quota components prevent mixture prohibition
• Aging certificates verify not fresh cheese classification
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