Leyden Cheese Blend
Leyden-style cheese blend with cow's milk base, cumin seeds, and non-quota cheeses for distinctive flavor. Semi-hard Dutch-American variety. Classified HTS 0406.90.97.00 as flavored other cheese.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Edam/Gouda base with spices
Spiced versions of quota cheeses (Edam/Gouda) follow quota classification
If spice content dominates
Cheese products where flavorings overwhelm cheese character become preparations
If qualifies as Italian-type spiced
Certain spiced grating cheeses fall under Italian quota provisions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Spice content documentation; excessive may affect cheese vs. preparation classification
• Flavor infusion method records prevent processed cheese reclassification
• Netherlands origin requires quota verification against multiple cheese categories
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Halloumi Cheese
Halloumi is a semi-hard, brined cheese made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk with cow's milk, originating from Cyprus. It has a high melting point making it ideal for grilling. Classified under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cheese containing cow's milk (not soft-ripened), excluding quota-specific varieties.
Queso Fresco
Queso fresco is a fresh, crumbly Mexican cheese made from cow's milk, lightly salted and pressed. Though technically fresh, its commercial importation falls under ripened/other due to curing characteristics. Classified in HTS 0406.90.97.00 as cow's milk cheese excluding quota categories.
Mizithra Cheese
Mizithra is a Greek whey cheese made from sheep/goat whey with added cow's milk, resulting in a hard, grating cheese. It's aged and used grated over pasta. HTS 0406.90.97.00 covers it as other cow's milk containing cheese not meeting quota specifications.
Cheese Spread Mixture
A spreadable cheese product blending multiple cow's milk cheeses (not quota types) with minimal stabilizers. Used as deli spread or appetizer base. Classified under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as mixtures of other cheeses excluding prohibited quota mixtures.
Ricotta Salata
Ricotta Salata is salted, pressed, and aged ricotta made from cow's milk whey with milk solids. It's firm, sliceable, used in salads. Falls under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other aged cow's milk cheese not quota-specified.
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.