Grated Fat-Free Ricotta Salata
Grated fat-free Ricotta Salata cheese, 0.5% or less butterfat, aged and salted. Fits HTS 0406.20.87.00 as other low-fat grated cheese; Ricotta whey base but cheese characteristics prevail.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unmodified whey powder
Traditional Ricotta is whey product; unmodified stays in 0404
If fresh soft Ricotta not grated
Fresh Ricotta cheese classified under soft unripened subheadings
If preserved in oil/vinegar
Oil-preserved cheeses shift to Chapter 20 preparations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ricotta vs whey concentrate distinction critical; protein profile determines
• Salting/aging process documentation supports cheese vs whey classification
• Italian origin may trigger Additional U.S
• Note 22 quota review
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Powdered Fat-Free Cheddar Cheese Blend
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Spray-Dried Fat-Free Cheese Powder
Spray-dried powder from fat-free cheese varieties, ≤0.5% butterfat, used in processed foods and baking. HTS 0406.20.87.00 covers this as powdered 'other' cheese meeting low-fat specs, distinct from whey powders or high-lactose products excluded by Chapter notes.
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