TVOROG Russian Farmer Cheese
Russian-style fresh quark cheese from cow's milk, high moisture unripened for blini and cheesecakes. HTS 0406.10.88.00 classification for other fresh cow's milk cheeses. Meets unripened criteria per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whey protein concentrate exceeds 40% dry matter
Milk protein concentrates meeting U.S. note definition classify in 0404.90.
If lactose content exceeds 95% of dry matter
High-lactose whey products specifically excluded to Chapter 17 per chapter note.
If whey protein isolate over 80% concentration
Milk albumins and whey protein concentrates classify in Chapter 35.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Microbiological testing confirms harmless lactic bacteria only
• Eastern European origin may fall under 'other countries' quota allocation
• Moisture content documentation prevents curd vs cheese disputes
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