Mixed Milk Edam Substitute Slices
Processed cheese slices imitating Edam using mixed cow milks and cultures. Designed as Edam substitute under 0406.90.88.00 containing/processed from Edam style. Common in foodservice.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If butterfat below 0.5%
Low-fat cheese substitutes have separate quota provisions
If contains vegetable fats
Imitation cheeses with non-milk fats use substitute cheese heading
If fresh unripened imitation
Soft unripened Edam substitutes classify as fresh cheese
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Prove 'processed from Edam' via culture certificates; uniform slice thickness essential; avoid low-fat quota exclusions
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