American Cheese Food Loaf
Emulsified loaf labeled as 'American cheese food' processed primarily from Colby and granular cheeses, under HTS 0406.30.71.00 for other processed American-type products. Meets U.S. standards with controlled moisture and fat for sliceability.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains fillers exceeding cheese standards
Cheese foods with excessive non-dairy solids (e.g., whey over limits) classify as preparations.
If marketed in retail consumer packs
Consumer-packaged processed American cheese may use general 'other' subheading.
If whey protein concentrate dominant
High whey content products classify under whey concentrates if proteins >40%.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate 'cheese food' from 'cheese product'; only true processed cheese qualifies here
• Include FDA nutritional labeling compliance; test for permitted lactic cultures per heading 0405 notes
• Monitor EU quotas indirectly via re-exports; declare true country of manufacture
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Colby Process Cheese Loaf
A processed cheese loaf made from Colby cheese, meeting the criteria for American-type cheese under HTS 0406.30.71.00 as it contains or is processed from Colby with specific fat and moisture characteristics. This product is not grated or powdered and falls under 'other' processed cheese mixtures derived from American-type varieties.
Washed Curd Process Cheese Slices
Pre-sliced processed cheese derived from washed curd (also known as Jack cheese), classified under HTS 0406.30.71.00 for other processed forms containing American-type cheese. It features the characteristic mild flavor and meltability of washed curd after emulsification processing.
Farmer's Cheese Process Spread
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Blended American Process Cheese Roll
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