Parmesan Cheese Powder
Finely grated and powdered Parmesan cheese made from cow's milk, commonly used in pasta dishes and sauces. This product falls under HTS 0406.20.95.00 as grated or powdered cheese that is 'other' - not specifically identified in quota subheadings for fresh, Italian-type, or other named varieties. It meets the general classification for processed cheese in powdered form suitable for food manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in original loaves, not grated
Italian-type cheeses like Parmesan in wheel/loaf form (not powdered) classify under fresh cheese quota provisions.
If mixed with non-cheese dairy products exceeding 50% cheese content
Cheese mixtures with significant additives fall under food preparations rather than pure cheese.
If butterfat content is 0.5% or less by weight
Low-fat cheese powders qualify for separate low-fat dairy quota under note 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license as this falls under general cheese quota (Additional U.S
• Note 16); Mexican-origin prohibited
• Provide lab analysis confirming grated/powdered form and milkfat content to avoid reclassification as fresh cheese
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