Processed Cheese Food Spread
Spreadable processed cheese food with milkfat 39-80%, emulsified for retail jars. Enters HTS 0406.30.56.00 as other processed cheese mixtures under General Note 15 quota. Fits Chapter 4 definition for non-grated processed products excluding butter standards.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as dairy spread
Products with 39%+ milkfat but spreadable emulsion may shift to butter/dairy spreads heading
If other quota cheese mixtures
Different cheese types or higher processing enter general quota cheeses outside process subheading
If sold as infant food preparation
Processed cheese in infant formulations classifies under Chapter 19 preparations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis confirming milkfat and no prohibited additives per Chapter 4 notes; track quota fill rates via USDA to time imports
• Watch for misdeclaration as dairy spread (0405) due to texture
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