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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If butter substitute >45% butterfat
Certain high-fat substitutes classify under butter oils/substitutes with separate quotas.
If fresh soft ripened >0.5% fat (quota exempt)
Soft ripened fresh cheeses exempt from some quotas but use different fresh cheese codes.
If with sugar/additives for compound spreads
Sweetened or flavored versions become food preparations under Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide processing certification distinguishing from fresh Neufchatel
• Check quota remaining via USDA portal
• Common issue: soft texture leading to butter misclassification
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