Washed Curd Cheese Spread
Creamy spread made primarily from washed curd cheese with added stabilizers, suitable for bread and crackers. Falls under HTS 0406.90.82.00 as cheese substitute processed from American-type washed curd under quota provisions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If within general American-type quota
Different quota note (16 vs 19) for same cheese type changes subheading.
If flavored with non-dairy additives exceeding permitted levels
Excessive non-milk ingredients classify as food preparations.
If fresh unripened form
Fresh American-type cheeses enter under unripened cheese heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify washed curd content meets American-type cheese definition per Chapter 4 notes
• Include processing documentation proving derivation from quota-eligible cheese
• Check country-specific quota shares (Australia 1M kg, NZ 2M kg annually)
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.82.00
Processed Colby Cheese Blend
A processed cheese product containing Colby cheese as the primary ingredient, blended with emulsifiers for smooth melting. Classified under HTS 0406.90.82.00 as a substitute for cheese processed from American-type Colby cheese and entered under Additional U.S. Note 19 quota provisions.
Granular Cheese Process Loaf
Emulsified loaf cheese processed from granular (farmer's) cheese, popular for sandwiches. HTS 0406.90.82.00 covers substitutes containing American-type granular cheese under Note 19 quota.
Colby Jack Cheese Dip Mix
Powdered mix processed from Colby and Monterey Jack (American-type) cheeses for prepared dips. Enters HTS 0406.90.82.00 as quota cheese substitute containing American-type varieties.
American Cheese Sauce Base
Liquid concentrate made from emulsified Colby and granular cheese for institutional foodservice. Classified HTS 0406.90.82.00 under American-type cheese quota provisions.
Processed Farmer's Cheese Slices
Pre-sliced emulsified granular cheese packaged for retail deli counter. HTS 0406.90.82.00 for American-type granular cheese substitutes under quota.
Colby Cheese Food Loaf
Bulk loaf 'cheese food' with minimum 51% real Colby cheese meeting processed cheese standards. Quota-eligible under HTS 0406.90.82.00 Note 19 provisions.