Washed Curd Cheese Wheel
Fresh cheese produced by washing curds to reduce acidity, resulting in a mild, creamy texture typical of American varieties like this unripened wheel. Falls under HTS 0406.10.38.00 as 'other' fresh American-type cheese (washed curd type, excluding Cheddar) that remains uncured.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If labeled specifically as quota-eligible washed curd
Direct quota subheading applies when documentation matches note 20 criteria for American-type.
If butterfat ≤0.5% by weight
Low-fat cheese substitutes fall under note 23 quota in prepared foodstuff heading.
If ripened beyond fresh stage or processed
Ripened or further processed American-type cheese classified as 'other' in 0406.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license due to quota restrictions on American-type fresh cheeses from specified countries
• Include production records showing curd-washing process to distinguish from Cheddar and confirm fresh status
• Check weight declarations exclude inedible coverings per U.S. note; common error leads to overpayment
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Colby Cheese Block
A semi-hard fresh American-type cheese made from cow's milk with a mild flavor and no rind, produced through a washing process during curd formation. Classified under HTS 0406.10.38.00 as 'other' American-type fresh cheese (excluding Cheddar), including Colby varieties that are unripened or uncured. It meets the criteria for fresh cheese without extensive aging.
Granular 'Cottage Cheese' Curds
Fresh granular cheese curds, similar to cottage cheese style, made from stirred and washed curds without full pressing, remaining unripened. HTS 0406.10.38.00 covers this as 'other' fresh American-type granular cheese, excluding Cheddar, in its natural curd form.
Fresh Farmer's Cheese Loaf
Mild, unripened American-style farmer's cheese formed into loaves from washed curds, suitable for spreading. Classified in HTS 0406.10.38.00 as other fresh American-type cheese due to its granular/washed curd characteristics and lack of ripening.
Hoop Cheese Block
Traditional Southern American fresh cheese pressed in hoops from granular curds, remaining mild and uncured. HTS 0406.10.38.00 includes this as 'other' granular American-type fresh cheese, distinct from aged varieties.
Dry Farmer's Curd Pack
Unripened dry curds from American farmer's cheese production, low-moisture granular style for further processing. Fits HTS 0406.10.38.00 as other fresh granular American-type cheese in bulk curd form.
Colby Jack Marble Cheese
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