Described in additional U.S. note 16 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: > Other: > Containing cow's milk: > Described in additional U.S. note 16 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 0406.20.89.00
Mixed Italian Cheese Grated Blend
Grated mixture of Romano, Parmesan, and Provolone cow's milk cheeses in powder form for pizza toppings. Enters HTS 0406.20.89.00 as mixtures under note 16 quota, not qualifying for specific Italian-type quotas requiring original loaves. Common in food service.
Grated Colby Cheese Powder
Powdered form of grated Colby cheese, an American-type cow's milk cheese used in cheese sauces and snacks. Classified in HTS 0406.20.89.00 for other grated/powdered cheeses under general note 16 quota, excluding specific American-type quotas. Ideal for industrial processing.
Grated Blue Cheese Crumble Powder
Finely powdered Roquefort-style blue-mold cow's milk cheese for dressings and sauces. Under HTS 0406.20.89.00 as other grated/powdered under note 16 quota, not specific blue-mold quota (note 17). Used in gourmet food production.
Grated Mozzarella Cheese Powder
Powdered low-moisture mozzarella from cow's milk, blended for pizza and pasta applications. HTS 0406.20.89.00 for grated/powdered cow's milk cheeses entered per note 16 quota provisions. Processed for extended shelf life.
Processed Cheese Powder Blend
Multi-cheese powder blend (Cheddar, Swiss, etc.) from cow's milk for sauce bases. Classifies under HTS 0406.20.89.00 as other grated/powdered mixtures per note 16, not specific processed 0406.30 if natural base. Industrial food ingredient.
Grated Edam Cheese Powder
Powdered grated Edam cow's milk cheese for baking and snacks. HTS 0406.20.89.00 for other mixtures under note 16 quota, excluding pure Edam/Gouda quotas. Versatile in food manufacturing.
Grated Parmesan Cheese Blend
A finely grated mixture of Parmesan and other cow's milk cheeses, processed into powder form for culinary use in pasta dishes and sauces. It falls under HTS 0406.20.89.00 as grated/powdered cheese containing cow's milk, entered under the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 16 to chapter 4. This classification applies to processed cheese mixtures not fitting specific variety quotas.
Powdered Cheddar Cheese Mix
Spray-dried powder made from blended Cheddar and processed cow's milk cheeses, used in snack foods and sauces. Classified under HTS 0406.20.89.00 for powdered cheeses containing cow's milk pursuant to U.S. note 16 quota provisions. Excludes specific Cheddar quota under note 23.
Grated Swiss Cheese Powder
Finely grated and powdered Emmentaler-style Swiss cheese from cow's milk, suitable for fondues and baking. HTS 0406.20.89.00 covers this as 'other' grated/powdered cow's milk cheese under note 16 quota, distinct from eye-formation Swiss quotas. Used in food manufacturing.
Powdered Gouda Cheese Mix
Spray-dried powdered blend including Gouda cow's milk cheese for use in dips and processed foods. HTS 0406.20.89.00 applies to this 'other' grated/powdered mixture under note 16, separate from Edam/Gouda specific quotas. Popular in snack manufacturing.