Processed American Cheese Slices
Individually wrapped processed cheese slices made from cow's milk blends, melted and emulsified with sodium citrate for smooth melting. This falls under HTS 0406.30.91.00 as processed cheese (not grated/powdered), containing cow's milk, and not fitting specific quota categories like Cheddar or Swiss. It's a common retail product for sandwiches and burgers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packaged over 10kg for bulk foodservice
Large institutional packs of processed cheese shift to 'other cheeses' subheading for bulk imports.
If butterfat content is 0.5% or less by weight
Low-fat processed cheese substitutes fall under Chapter 19 dairy preparations quota (Note 23).
If marketed specifically as low-fat margarine cheese
Processed cheese resembling margarine with low butterfat qualifies under separate low-fat quota.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license as this falls under general cheese quota (Additional U.S
• Note 16); Mexican origin prohibited
• Provide FDA prior notice & ensure labeling meets cow's milk content & processing declarations
• Verify fat content documentation to avoid reclassification under low-fat quotas (e.g
• 0.5% butterfat note 23)
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Processed Pepper Jack Cheese Cubes
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Processed Swiss Cheese Singles
Thin-sliced processed Swiss-style cheese singles for sandwiches, cow's milk with emulsifiers. Under HTS 0406.30.91.00 as other processed, not natural Emmentaler with eyes (quota Note 24). Nutty flavor imitation.
Processed Nacho Cheese Sauce Base
Pourable processed cheese sauce base for nachos, made from cow's milk blend with stabilizers. HTS 0406.30.91.00 as other processed cheese (not retail-ready prepared), for foodservice reconstitution. High-melt index.
Processed Cream Cheese Alternative
Emulsified processed cheese mimicking cream cheese texture, cow's milk with higher moisture. Classified HTS 0406.30.91.00 as other processed cow's milk cheese, not fresh soft cheese. For baking spreads.
Processed Cheese Blend for Pizza
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