Cheddar Process Cheese Powder
Powdered cheese produced by blending and emulsifying Cheddar with dairy solids, then drying for use in dips and dressings. Classified in HTS 0406.20.67.00 as other grated/powdered cheese processed from Cheddar. Meets strict milkfat and solids-not-fat definitions from Chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If meeting dairy spread definitions with 39-80% milkfat
Spreadable emulsions with specific fat content classify as dairy spreads under butter heading.
If for industrial food manufacturing use with additives
Products positioned as food preparations rather than pure cheese avoid Chapter 4 quotas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document emulsifier absence if claiming natural butter status (per heading 0405 notes applicability); segregate from Mexican-origin goods ineligible for quotas; use accredited labs for protein/milkfat assays
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Grated Cheddar Cheese Blend
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Processed Cheddar Cheese Granules
Granulated powder made by grating and drying Cheddar cheese, used in baking mixes and sauces. Falls under HTS 0406.20.67.00 for other powdered cheeses processed from Cheddar, excluding quota-specific forms. Provides consistent flavor in industrial food production.
Dehydrated Cheddar Cheese Mix
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Cheddar Cheese Spray-Dried Powder
Spray-dried Cheddar cheese powder for confectionery and seasoning applications, processed from authentic Cheddar varieties. HTS 0406.20.67.00 covers this as other grated/powdered cheese from Cheddar processing. High solubility for instant food reconstitution.