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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If grated or powdered form
Grated/powdered low-butterfat processed cheese uses different subheading within processed cheese category.
If fresh/unripened low-fat cheese, not processed
Unprocessed fresh cheeses with ≤0.5% butterfat classify under fresh cheese headings, separate from processed.
If containing non-milk fats or additives exceeding dairy purity
Blends with vegetable fats or excessive additives shift to food preparations outside pure dairy chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm fat content certification before shipment to meet ≤0.5% butterfat threshold
• Apply for import license via USDA early in quota year
• Avoid misdeclaration as higher-fat cheese to prevent quota overfill penalties
Related Products 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.
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.