Commodity
Cheddar cheese and cheese substitutes as provided for in Chapter 4, additional U.S. Note 18.
Quota Period
January 1,2025 through December 31, 2025
Opening Day
January 2, 2025
Restraint Level
| Country | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2,450,000 | KG |
| Canada | 833,417 | KG |
| Chile | 220,000 | KG |
| EU 27 | 1,313,000 | KG |
| New Zealand | 8,200,000 | KG |
| Other countries or areas | 139,889 | KG |
| Any country (except Mexico) | 100,000 | KG |
HTS Numbers
The tariff numbers listed below may only be used for cheddar cheese from Canada that meet the specific requirements of Chapter 4, U.S. Note 18 (c):
Low Rate -- No Agriculture Licensing (CANADA)
First Tariff Field
0406.20.3110
0406.90.0810
The tariff numbers listed below may be used for cheddar cheese from all countries and areas:
Low Rate ‑‑ Agriculture Licensing
First Tariff Field
0406.10.2400
0406.20.3190
0406.20.6500
0406.30.2400
0406.30.6500
0406.90.0890
0406.90.7600
Reporting Instructions:
Use entry type code 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38 or 52.
Report in kilograms (kg)
Special Instructions:
Imports described in Chapter 4, additional U.S. Note 18 are subject to agriculture licensing, except for products of Canada described above. If no license is used or presented, the importer must enter the above commodities under the high rate as a Type 01 entry. For further information on the Agriculture Licensing System, please contact Salam El-Farra at (202) 720‑9439 or Betty Ann Gonzales at (202) 720‑1344 of the Department of Agriculture.
Questions from the importing community regarding this electronic message should be through email to HQ Quota at HQQUOTA@cbp.dhs.gov.