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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not grated or powdered but in blocks or slices
Solid forms of similar quota cheeses fall under other 0406 provisions rather than grated/powdered subheading.
If containing non-milk fats or emulsifiers exceeding dairy limits
Products replacing natural milk constituents with other substances (per chapter note) classify in prepared foodstuff headings.
If fresh/unripened soft cheese not meeting note 16 description
Fresh cheeses outside quota note 16 enter under different 0406 subheadings exempt from these specific limits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for quota goods under U.S. note 16; licenses are country-specific and quota-limited
• Provide detailed composition certificates confirming cow's milk content and grated/powdered form to avoid reclassification
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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.