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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not entered under Note 23 quota
Low-butterfat grated cheese outside quota provisions falls under general other cheeses subheading
If processed as margarine cheese substitute
Products imitating cheese with vegetable fats classified in Chapter 19 preparations
If mixed with food preparations exceeding dairy purity
Blends with non-dairy additives shift to Chapter 21 food preparations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license required for Note 23 quota entry; verify butterfat ≤0.5% via lab analysis certificate
• Common pitfall: exceeding quota leads to reclassification at higher duties
• Label as 'grated' not powdered to avoid 0406.90 scrutiny
Related Products under HTS 0406.20.85.00
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.