Processed Cheese Margarine Blend
Emulsified blend of processed cheese from milk powders (0402) and margarine, formulated for spreading, subject to U.S. Note 23 dairy component limits. Falls under HTS 1901.90.34.00 for food preparations of dairy goods not containing cocoa, processed beyond Chapter 11 flours. Designed for retail as margarine cheese alternative with controlled milk solids.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for dairy spreads in airtight containers under 1kg without margarine dominance
Blue-veined or processed cheese spreads classify in 0405 if primarily dairy-focused and retail-packed.
If margarine is principal ingredient with incidental dairy flavoring
Margarine preparations with minor dairy additions fall under Chapter 15 as edible mixtures of fats.
If blends not described in U.S. Note 23 but still margarine cheese types
Non-quota margarine cheese entries use the general subheading outside TRQ provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure entry under dairy TRQ via USDA FAS; declare exact kg cmsc to stay within annual quota allocations
• Labeling must specify dairy content; mismatches trigger FDA/ Customs scrutiny and potential duty adjustments
Related Products under HTS 1901.90.34.00
Margarine Cheese Spread with Milk Protein
A spreadable food preparation combining margarine base with concentrated milk proteins from dairy sources, meeting U.S. Note 23 quota for dairy solids content. Classified under HTS 1901.90.34.00 as a food preparation of headings 0401-0404 (milk-derived) not elsewhere specified, with less than 5% cocoa. It exceeds simple mixing stages, qualifying as 'other' processed dairy-margarine blend.
Milk Protein Margarine Cheese Paste
Thick paste made from whey protein concentrate (heading 0404) emulsified with margarine and flavorings, entered under U.S. Note 23 for milk solids control. HTS 1901.90.34.00 covers this as 'margarine cheese' preparation of dairy goods, processed beyond basic flours or groats, cocoa-free. Used in baking or as direct spread.
Dairy Solid Margarine Cheese Emulsion
Stable emulsion of nonfat milk solids (0402) and vegetable margarine, categorized as margarine cheese under quota provisions. HTS 1901.90.34.00 applies to these cocoa-less preparations of Chapter 4 goods, further processed for food use. Common in food service for sandwich spreads.
WPC Margarine Cheese Spread
Spread incorporating whey protein concentrate (WPC from 0404) with margarine emulsion, quota-eligible under U.S. Note 23 for kg cmsc. Classified HTS 1901.90.34.00 as other food prep of dairy/margarine cheese type, not containing cocoa, beyond basic processing. Ideal for low-fat cheese substitutes.