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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If butteroil or ghee-like
Dehydrated high-fat dairy spreads classify under butter provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate from true cream cheese (higher fat) in documentation to secure correct rate
• USDA inspection often required; ensure facility meets pasteurization standards
• Watch for reallocation of unfilled quotas between countries per USTR rules
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Fat-Free Processed Cheese Loaf
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Zero-Fat Processed Cheese Spread
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Low-Fat Nacho Cheese Sauce Base
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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.
Diet Processed Cheese Singles
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