Processed American Cheese Slices
Individually wrapped processed cheese slices made from blends of cheddar, Colby, and other cheeses, melted and emulsified with sodium citrate. This falls under HTS 0406.30.95.00 as 'other' processed cheese, not grated or powdered, including mixtures not specified elsewhere. It meets the criteria for processed cheese prepared from cheese mixtures without specific quota subheadings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing cow's milk and subject to general cheese quotas
Processed cheese mixtures not fitting specific types may classify under other cheeses quota subheading 0406.90.95
If butterfat content 0.5% or less by weight
Low-fat cheese substitutes fall under Chapter 19 food preparations rather than dairy chapter
If significantly modified with non-milk fats or emulsifiers exceeding dairy norms
Products replacing natural milk constituents classify as food preparations in Chapter 21
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license as this subheading falls under cheese quotas in Additional U.S
• Note 16; Mexican-origin prohibited
• Provide detailed composition certificates showing it's processed cheese from mixed dairy sources, not primary fresh cheese
• Verify no grated/powdered form to avoid misclassification; common pitfall is confusing with grated cheese under 0406.20
Related Products under HTS 0406.30.95.00
Processed Cheese Food Loaf
A loaf of processed cheese food made from blended cheeses with added milk, whey, and emulsifying salts, suitable for slicing. Classified under HTS 0406.30.95.00 as other processed cheese including mixtures, distinct from grated forms or specific quota types. It qualifies as processed cheese not fitting narrower subheadings.
Pasteurized Processed Cheese Spread
Tub-packed pasteurized processed cheese spread from blended Monterey Jack and cheddar with stabilizers. HTS 0406.30.95.00 covers this as other processed cheese mixtures, not grated/powdered, prepared by emulsification. Excludes specific molded or primary cheeses per chapter notes.
Processed Cheese Mixtures for Slicing
Bulk processed cheese mixtures designed for retail slicing machines, from various cheese types emulsified. Under HTS 0406.30.95.00 as other processed cheese including mixtures, not powdered/grated. Bulk form for further processing fits 'other' category.
Processed Cream Cheese Alternative
Processed high-fat cheese spread mimicking cream cheese from blended curds. Under 0406.30.95.00 as other processed, since not true cream cheese (0406.10 fresh). Emulsified mixture form fits processed criteria.
Bulk Processed Nacho Cheese
Industrial bulk processed cheese for nacho preparation, blended with colorants and spices. HTS 0406.30.95.00 covers as other processed mixtures for foodservice, not retail grated. Includes permitted cultures per butter notes analog.
Blended Processed Pimiento Cheese
Processed cheese blend with pimientos, cheddar base, and emulsifiers in block form. Falls under HTS 0406.30.95.00 as other processed cheese mixtures not elsewhere specified, including those with vegetable inclusions. Processed nature from melting and mixing distinguishes from fresh cheese.