Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Cheese and curd: > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds: > Other, including mixtures of the above: > Other: > Other: > Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat: > Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0406.20.85.00
Fat-Free Grated Cheddar Cheese
Finely grated Cheddar cheese processed to contain 0.5% or less butterfat by weight, suitable for low-fat recipes. Classified under HTS 0406.20.85.00 as grated cheese with minimal fat content, entered pursuant to U.S. Note 23 quota provisions for low-butterfat cheeses. Meets chapter requirements for grated cheese forms while adhering to strict fat limits.
Defatted Powdered Mozzarella
Powdered Mozzarella cheese with butterfat reduced to 0.5% or less, used in low-calorie pizza toppings. Falls under HTS 0406.20.85.00 for powdered cheeses under Note 23, distinguished from whey products by retaining cheese characteristics. Quota-controlled for low-fat dairy imports.
Low-Fat Grated Parmesan Blend
Grated mixture of low-butterfat Parmesans (≤0.5% fat), ideal for pasta seasonings. HTS 0406.20.85.00 covers mixtures of grated cheeses under Note 23 low-fat quota. Excludes high-fat Italian-types per specific notes.
Fat-Free Cottage Cheese Powder
Powdered form of nonfat cottage cheese curd, dried to ≤0.5% butterfat for baking. Under HTS 0406.20.85.00 as powdered low-fat cheese per Note 23. Differentiated from whey by molding capability and fat specs.
Defatted Swiss Cheese Gratings
Grated Emmentaler-style cheese defatted to 0.5% butterfat max, for low-cal fondues. HTS 0406.20.85.00 for grated low-fat under Note 23 quota, separate from eye-formation Swiss quotas.
Nonfat Cream Cheese Powder
Spray-dried nonfat cream cheese powder with ≤0.5% butterfat, used in no-fat cheesecakes. Classified HTS 0406.20.85.00 as powdered low-fat cheese under Note 23. Excludes spreads per butter definitions.
Low-Butterfat Ricotta Powder
Powdered whey-based ricotta defatted to ≤0.5% butterfat for pasta fillings. HTS 0406.20.85.00 covers as low-fat powdered cheese under Note 23, molded per concentration notes.
Fat-Free Feta Cheese Crumbles
Grated/crumbled fat-free Feta (≤0.5% butterfat) for salads, processed to powder-like texture. Under HTS 0406.20.85.00 as low-fat grated mixtures per Note 23 quota.
Defatted Colby Cheese Powder
Powdered American-type Colby cheese with butterfat ≤0.5%, for snacks. HTS 0406.20.85.00 for low-fat powdered under Note 23, distinct from standard American quotas.
Nonfat Blue Cheese Powder
Powdered Roquefort-style blue cheese defatted to ≤0.5% butterfat for dressings. Classified HTS 0406.20.85.00 low-fat grated/powdered under Note 23, not standard blue quotas.