Fromage Frais Cream Cheese from Japan
Fromage Frais is a fresh, unripened cow's milk cheese with high moisture content (around 80%) and creamy texture, similar to French farmer's cheese. Classified under HTS 0406.10.68.00 as fresh cheese excluding quota-specific types like Swiss or Gruyere-process varieties. Often cultured with lactic bacteria but not ripened, maintaining its fresh status.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document moisture content above 80% to prove fresh status; ensure no ripening cultures that could trigger processed cheese classification; check country-specific quota access under note 22