Goya Queso Blanco Cow's Milk Cheese
Goya brand queso blanco is a fresh, firm cow's milk cheese grated or crumbled for cooking, not in its original loaf form. It falls under HTS 0406.90.32.00 as Goya cheese made from cow's milk, processed into smaller retail blocks rather than original loaves. This classification applies to Italian-style Goya cheese variants adapted for Hispanic cuisine.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in original loaves
Goya cheese shipped in traditional large wheel or loaf form before portioning falls under the 'in original loaves' subheading.
If processed from Goya with additives
Cheese substitutes containing or processed from Goya cheese with added ingredients exceed 40% quota allocation under different provisions.
If flavored or mixed with non-dairy ingredients
Food preparations containing Goya cheese but with significant non-milk constituents shift to Chapter 21 prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license due to Italian-type cheese quota restrictions; provide lab analysis confirming cow's milk origin and fat content; ensure packaging labels 'not in original loaves' to avoid misclassification
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Pre-Grated Goya Cheese for Tacos
Pre-grated Goya-style cow's milk cheese packaged for Mexican taco preparation, processed from blocks into granular form. Classified under 0406.90.32.00 as it's Goya cheese from cow's milk not presented in original loaves but as retail-ready grated product. Meets definition of other Goya cheese variants for culinary use.
Cuban-Style Goya Quesito Rallado
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Goya Cheese Crumbles for Salads
Cow's milk Goya cheese crumbled into small pieces for salad toppings and garnishes, packaged in retail tubs. Falls under 0406.90.32.00 as processed Goya cheese from cow's milk, distinctly not in original loaf presentation. Common in Latin American retail channels.
Retail Block Goya Queso Duro
Goya queso duro in 1-lb retail blocks, firm cow's milk cheese for grating at home. Classified as 0406.90.32.00 because it's Goya from cow's milk cut from larger forms, not original loaves. Standard supermarket presentation.
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Goya Cheese for Empanadas
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