Washed Curd Nacho Cheese
Liquid processed cheese sauce from washed curd cheese designed for nacho applications. Covered by HTS 0406.90.82.00 American-type quota provisions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If general quota ineligible
Other quota note 16 covers non-Note 19 American-type products.
If containing meat extracts
Sauce preparations with meat move to sauces chapter.
If blue-mold contamination
Blue-mold processed cheese enters separate quota.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Yellow colorants must be FDA-approved for U.S. food import
• Temperature control documentation essential for liquid cheese imports
• Confirm pH and viscosity specs meet U.S. food safety standards
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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.
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.
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.