Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Cheese and curd: > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered: > Other, including mixtures of the above: > Other: > Other: > Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat: > Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0406.30.85.00
Low-Fat Processed Cheddar Cheese Slices
Thinly sliced processed cheese made from low-fat cheddar with 0.5% or less butterfat by weight, designed for sandwiches and burgers. This falls under HTS 0406.30.85.00 as processed cheese (not grated or powdered), other types containing minimal butterfat, and qualifies under Additional U.S. Note 23 quota provisions for low-butterfat cheese imports.
Fat-Free American Process Cheese Loaf
A block loaf of processed American-style cheese with 0.5% or less butterfat, suitable for slicing or melting in recipes. Classified under HTS 0406.30.85.00 for processed cheese, other varieties with minimal fat, entered per Additional U.S. Note 23 quota limits.
Zero-Fat Swiss Process Cheese Singles
Individually wrapped processed Swiss cheese slices with 0.5% or less butterfat for easy retail use. This product matches HTS 0406.30.85.00 as other processed cheese (not grated/powdered) with low butterfat, subject to U.S. Note 23 import provisions.
Low-Fat Mozzarella Process Cheese Block
Bulk block of processed mozzarella cheese containing 0.5% or less butterfat by weight, ideal for foodservice shredding. Fits HTS 0406.30.85.00 for other processed cheeses with minimal fat content, entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 23.
Fat-Free Cream Cheese Spread Processed
Spreadable processed cream cheese alternative with 0.5% or less butterfat, packaged for retail. Classified in HTS 0406.30.85.00 as other processed cheese low in fat, qualifying for Additional U.S. Note 23 import limits.
Diet Colby Process Cheese Slices
Pre-sliced processed Colby cheese for diet use, with butterfat at 0.5% or less by weight. This is covered by HTS 0406.30.85.00 for low-butterfat processed cheese, other, under Note 23 quota entry.
Nonfat Jack Process Cheese Wheel
Large wheel of processed Monterey Jack cheese with 0.5% or less butterfat, for cutting into portions. Matches HTS 0406.30.85.00 criteria for other low-butterfat processed cheese per U.S. Note 23.
Ultra-Low Fat Processed Cheese Blend
Blended processed cheese from multiple low-fat sources (≤0.5% butterfat), not grated, for melting applications. Classified under HTS 0406.30.85.00 as mixtures/other processed low-fat cheese via Note 23.
Low-Butterfat Neufchatel Process Cheese
Processed Neufchatel-style cheese with precisely 0.5% or less butterfat, soft texture for spreading. Falls under HTS 0406.30.85.00 for other low-fat processed cheeses entered per Additional U.S. Note 23.
Diet Gouda Process Cheese Cubes
Cubed processed Gouda cheese portions with 0.5% or less butterfat for snacks. This qualifies for HTS 0406.30.85.00 as low-fat other processed cheese under U.S. Note 23 provisions.