Goya Cheese for Empanadas
Cow's milk Goya cheese diced for empanada filling, retail-packed in moisture-proof containers. This fits 0406.90.32.00 as processed Goya not in original loaves, specifically portioned for culinary use. Common Latin American import item.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh unripened Goya
Soft fresh Goya variants without ripening fall under fresh cheese provisions.
If Edam/Gouda type Goya
Goya developing semi-hard paste resembling Edam shifts quota.
If mixed with vegetables
Goya cheese combined with food components becomes prepared mixture.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify dicing for retail sale in entry docs; monitor overall Italian quota usage; validate against low-fat exclusions if applicable
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