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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0404.10.11Higher: 48% vs 27.5%

If unmodified whey

Non-concentrated whey not qualifying as cheese per chapter concentration notes

0406.90.93Same rate: 27.5%

If non-quota low-fat ricotta

General low-butterfat other cheeses outside Note 23

2106.90.06Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If flavored or preserved

Prepared cheese powders with additives to Chapter 21

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prove ≥5% milkfat dry matter and moldability for cheese status; annual quota resets Jan 1

Avoid: pure whey powders reclassed to 0404

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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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Fat-Free Cottage Cheese Powder

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Defatted Swiss Cheese Gratings

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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.