Processed Provolone Cheese Slices
Pre-sliced processed cheese derived from Provolone, an Italian-type cheese, emulsified for better meltability without grating or powdering. Falls under 0406.30 for processed cheese, specifically 0406.30.79.00 as 'other' containing or processed from named Italian varieties. Excludes quota-preferred forms like original loaves.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in consumer-ready retail packaging under quota
Quota-specific subheadings apply to certain packaged Italian-type processed cheeses.
If fresh/unprocessed in original loaves
Unprocessed Italian-type cheeses like Provolone classify as fresh cheeses in 0406.10.
If sold as grated/powdered preparation
Grated or powdered forms of Italian-type cheeses move to prepared/preserved dairy in 1902.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm emulsifier use complies with Chapter 4 notes excluding added emulsifiers in natural butter but allowed in processed cheese
• Provide certificate of analysis showing Italian-type cheese base
• Avoid quota overages by tracking aggregate limits for Italian cheeses (e.g
• EU 5,407,000 kg)
Related Products under HTS 0406.30.79.00
Processed Parmesan Cheese Blend
A processed cheese product made from blends containing Parmesan (Reggiano) cheese, meeting the criteria for subheading 0406.30 as processed cheese not grated or powdered. It includes mixtures processed from Italian-type cheeses with specific fat and moisture content suitable for melting. Classified under 0406.30.79.00 as 'other' processed Italian-type cheese products beyond quota-specific categories.
Romano Processed Cheese Spread
Spreadable processed cheese made from Pecorino Romano, an Italian-type cheese, blended and pasteurized for direct consumption. Classified in 0406.30.79.00 as other processed cheese containing Italian-types, not meeting fresh or grated criteria. Adheres to dairy processing standards without exceeding moisture limits for cheese classification.
Asiago Processed Cheese Block
Block-form processed cheese processed from Asiago, recognized as Italian-type similar to Provoletti, suitable for slicing or cubing. Under HTS 0406.30.79.00 for other mixtures containing Italian-type cheeses, excluding quota-favored original forms. Meets processed cheese criteria via emulsification and blending.
Goya Processed Cheese Loaf
Emulsified processed loaf cheese derived from Goya (Italian-style), not in original fresh form, for melting applications. Fits 0406.30.79.00 as other processed from named Italian-types, beyond grated/powdered or quota loaves. Ensures compliance with milk solids and water content per chapter definitions.
Sbrinz Processed Cheese Mix
Blended processed cheese incorporating Sbrinz, a hard Italian-type cheese, for culinary use. Classified 0406.30.79.00 as other containing/processed from Italian-types, not fresh, grated, or quota-specific. Blending ensures spreadable texture within dairy chapter parameters.
Provolone Romano Blend Processed Cheese
Processed cheese blend combining Provolone and Romano Italian-types, emulsified for uniform melting. Under 0406.30.79.00 for other processed mixtures from named varieties, excluding primary forms. Meets all chapter notes for dairy classification.