Fat-Free Processed Cheese Loaf
Bulk loaf of emulsified processed cheese made from skim milk cheese blends, with 0.5% or less butterfat. Classified under HTS 0406.30.87.00 for processed cheese (not grated/powdered) in the low-butterfat 'other' category. Used in food service for melting applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh/unprocessed low-fat cheese
Unprocessed cheeses with ≤0.5% butterfat fall under fresh cheese headings, not processed.
If with significant non-milk additives
Processed cheese food with starches/emulsifiers beyond standard may classify as food preparations.
If exceeding 0.5% butterfat
Slightly higher butterfat processed cheese moves to general 'other' processed cheese subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify calendar year quota availability via USDA before shipping; EU/New Zealand have specific allocations
• Submit lab test results documenting butterfat content at entry to prevent duty disputes
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as higher-fat cheese, which changes quota applicability
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Thinly sliced processed cheese made from blends of low-fat cheddar and other cheeses, containing 0.5% or less butterfat by weight. This product falls under HTS 0406.30.87.00 as processed cheese, not grated or powdered, with minimal butterfat content. It meets the 'other' category for low-butterfat processed cheese mixtures.
Zero-Fat Processed Cheese Spread
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Skim Milk Processed Cheese Blocks
Rectangular blocks of processed cheese from skim milk curds and emulsifiers, with 0.5% or less butterfat. HTS 0406.30.87.00 covers this as other low-butterfat processed cheese, ideal for slicing in delis. Meets all Chapter 4 purity standards.
Fatless Cream Cheese Alternative
Processed spreadable cheese from defatted curd, mimicking cream cheese but with 0.5% or less butterfat. HTS 0406.30.87.00 classification as other low-fat processed cheese. Used in baking and spreads.
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