Swiss-Type Cheese Powder
Spray-dried powder from processed Swiss cheese for snack seasoning and sauces. HTS 0406.90.90.00 because it's a substitute containing Swiss cheese per Additional U.S. Note 22 description. Excludes eye-formation products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If high whey protein concentration
Excessive whey protein (>80% dry matter) classifies as whey protein concentrate
If flavored beyond simple cheese
Added seasonings make compound preparations outside pure cheese chapter
If non-quota eligible mixtures
Cheese blends not meeting Note 22 specific description use general quota
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit spray-drying process validation proving Swiss base; monitor annual quota exhaustion dates; test protein content to avoid albumin exclusion to 3502
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.90.00
Gruyere-Process Cheese Blend
A processed cheese product containing Gruyere-process cheese mixed with Emmentaler, designed for melting in fondues and sauces. It falls under HTS 0406.90.90.00 as a substitute for cheese processed from Swiss/Emmentaler/Gruyere-process cheese, entered under U.S. Note 22 quota provisions. The mixture meets the specific import licensing requirements for these cheese derivatives.
Emmentaler Cheese Spread
Creamy spread made from Emmentaler cheese processed with dairy stabilizers for bread and crackers. Classified in HTS 0406.90.90.00 because it's a cheese substitute containing Emmentaler, entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 22 quota provisions. Meets criteria for processed cheese derivatives from specified Swiss varieties.
Swiss Cheese Sauce Mix
Dehydrated powder containing processed Swiss cheese for making cheese sauces and dips. Falls under HTS 0406.90.90.00 as it's processed from Swiss cheese and described in Additional U.S. Note 22 for quota entry. Specifically covers cheese substitutes from Swiss/Emmentaler/Gruyere-process sources.
Gruyere Fondue Cheese Blend
Specialty blend of Gruyere-process cheese with Emmentaler for traditional Swiss fondue. HTS 0406.90.90.00 applies as a mixture containing/processed from these quota-specific cheeses under U.S. Note 22 provisions. Designed for retail melting applications.
Processed Emmentaler Slices
Pre-sliced processed Emmentaler cheese for sandwiches and melting, meeting U.S. Note 22 criteria. Classified HTS 0406.90.90.00 as containing/processed from Emmentaler without eye formation. Subject to specific import quota licensing.
Gruyere-Processed Dip Mix
Dehydrated dip base processed from Gruyere cheese with herbs for party dips. Falls in HTS 0406.90.90.00 as Note 22 described product containing Gruyere-process cheese. Retail-packaged for consumer preparation.