Fourme d'Ambert Process Cheese Dip
Creamy processed cheese dip base using Fourme d'Ambert blue-veined cheese, prepared for retail dipping applications. Classified in HTS 0406.30.63.00 for processed forms containing blue-veined cheese except Roquefort, not powdered. Emphasizes natural blue flavors in emulsified state.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Italian-style natural loaf
Non-emulsified blue cheeses in loaf form classify under specific Italian types.
If dairy spread with <80% fat
Spreadable emulsions under butterfat limits move to dairy spreads.
If >80% whey protein concentrate
High whey protein extracts become albumins outside Chapter 4 cheese scope.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as processed to distinguish from natural; secure blue-mold quota allocation
• Include microbial testing for safety clearance
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