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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.

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.

0406.20.31Higher: 33.5% vs 17.5%

If processed from true Cheddar

Any product containing/processed from quota Cheddar cheese falls under Cheddar quota

0406.90.08Higher: 29.5% vs 17.5%

If qualifies as natural Cheddar

Mild aged cheddars meeting Cheddar definition subject to specific quota

1901.90.61Higher: 33.5% vs 17.5%

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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