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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If retaining eye formation
Swiss/Emmentaler with eyes has specific Note 25 quota subheading
If Gruyere-process without quota
Non-quota low-fat Swiss types under general other Emmentaler subheading
If blended with starches
Processed cheese mixes exceed pure dairy classification
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish from Note 25 eye Swiss quotas; provide eye-absence proof if applicable
• Pitfall: eye formation remnants trigger 0406.90.46 reclassification
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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.
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.