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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Swiss/Emmentaler with eye formation in blocks
Eye-formation Swiss cheeses have dedicated quota under note 24, separate from grated/powdered.
If processed cheese rather than natural grated
Processed/melted cheeses classify under 0406.30 regardless of form if meeting processing criteria.
If whey protein concentrate >80% by dry weight
High whey protein dairy products excluded from chapter 4 per chapter note (d).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• ,Document moisture content <40% and no eye formation to distinguish from 0406.90.46 quota
• Watch for reallocation of unfilled quotas via USTR-approved regulations to optimize timing
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Grated Mozzarella Cheese Powder
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Processed Cheese Powder Blend
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