Powdered Washed Curd Cheese for Nachos
Fine powder derived from washed curd American-type cheese, spray-dried for use in nacho cheese sauces and snacks. Classified under HTS 0406.20.71.00 as powdered cheese processed from American-type varieties (washed curd), distinct from Cheddar. Ideal for industrial food manufacturing due to long shelf life and easy reconstitution.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed cheese rather than natural grated/powdered
Emulsified/processed forms of American-type cheese go to 0406.30, requiring different melting salts/additives.
If whey protein concentrate >80% by dry matter
High-protein dairy extracts from whey processing excluded from Chapter 4 per chapter note (d), move to albumins.
If sold as low-fat cheese substitute under quota note 23
≤0.5% butterfat versions classify separately with own quota limits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm powder moisture content <5% via certificate of analysis; exceeds may reclassify as fresh cheese
• Check TRQ eligibility under note 20 for American-type; Mexico-origin prohibited—use alternative HTS if applicable
• Document spray-drying process to prove 'processed from' American-type cheese compliance
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Washed Curd Cheese Powder for Sauces
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