Australian Feta Cheese
A fresh, crumbly white cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk, brined and aged briefly, produced in Australia. Classified under HTS 9822.04.65 as goods of Australia per general note 28, specifically subheading 0406.90.48 (cheese types n.e.s.o.i.), subject to U.S. note 19 quantitative limits with compounded annual growth rate of 5%.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed or blended with additives exceeding fresh cheese limits
Blended or processed cheese types fall under separate statistical suffixes
If made from cow's milk (fresh cheese)
Cow's milk fresh cheese has specific classification separate from n.e.s.o.i.
If Swiss-type or Emmentaler
Specific cheese varieties have dedicated subheadings outside n.e.s.o.i.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain Australian export certificate required by U.S. note 19(c); Monitor annual quota published by USTR; Ensure proper cheese composition documentation for 0406.90.48 classification
Related Products under HTS 9822.04.65
Australian Bûcheron-Style Cheese
Goat milk log cheese with edible ash center, bloomy rind, Australian artisanal. Quota entry under 9822.04.65 for specialty 0406.90.48 cheeses.
Australian Kingaroy Marble Cheese
Marbled cheese combining cheddar and colby styles, produced in Queensland dairies. Classified under Australian quota 9822.04.65 for 0406.90.48.
Australian Chevre Goat Cheese
Soft, fresh goat's milk cheese with tangy flavor, often herb-infused, produced by Australian cheesemakers. Falls under HTS 9822.04.65 as Australian-origin cheese in subheading 0406.90.48, subject to quantitative limits in U.S. note 19 to subchapter XXII.
Australian Halloumi Cheese
Semi-hard, brined cheese from sheep's or mixed milk, known for high melting point, made by Australian producers. Classified under 9822.04.65 as Australian goods in 0406.90.48 subject to quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 19.
Australian Ricotta Salata
Pressed, salted, and aged whey cheese from sheep's milk, firm texture for grating, Australian-made. Enters under HTS 9822.04.65 as goods of Australia in subheading 0406.90.48 within U.S. note 19 quantitative restrictions.
Australian Queso Blanco
Fresh, mild white cheese from mixed cow and goat milk, pressed and brined, produced in Australia. Classified HTS 9822.04.65 per general note 28, subheading 0406.90.48 with U.S. note 19 quota limits.