Cheese Powder Blend Mix
Dehydrated cheese powder blend from mixed cheeses for seasoning, not >95% lactose. HTS 0406.90.99.00 as cheese substitutes or mixtures excluding specific exclusions. Used in snacks and sauces.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If with stabilizers/emulsifiers
Processed cheese preparations go to 2106.
If lactose-dominant whey powder
High lactose excludes from Chapter 4 dairy.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Protein/lactose analysis preventing 1702 or 3502 shift
• Particle size docs for powder vs. grated
• Anti-caking agents don't change classification
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