Nonfat Fromage Blanc
French-style fresh cheese made from skimmed milk with butterfat ≤0.5%, unripened. Falls under HTS 0406.10.78.00 as other low-butterfat fresh cheese. Creamy texture used in cheesecakes and dips.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If meets specific country TRQ
Quota-eligible low-fat fresh cheese from designated countries uses separate subheading
If contains thickeners or flavors
Commercial preparations of cheese with additives exceed pure fresh cheese definition
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use refrigerated containers with continuous temperature monitoring
• Pre-clear USDA quota availability through USTR-approved licensing system
• Labeling must specify 'fresh cheese, unripened' to distinguish from processed products
Related Products under HTS 0406.10.78.00
Fat-Free Cottage Cheese
Fresh unripened cottage cheese made from skimmed cow's milk with 0.5% or less butterfat content by weight. It falls under HTS 0406.10.78.00 as 'other' fresh cheese containing minimal butterfat, excluding cottage cheese specifically provided for elsewhere. This product is typically sold in consumer tubs for direct consumption.
Nonfat Cream Cheese Spread
Spreadable fresh cheese made from skim milk with 0.5% or less butterfat, unripened and uncured. Classified under HTS 0406.10.78.00 as other fresh cheese substitutes meeting the low butterfat requirement. Commonly packaged in foil tubs for retail sale.
Skim Milk Whey Cheese
Fresh whey cheese produced from skimmed whey with butterfat content of 0.5% or less. Meets HTS 0406.10.78.00 criteria for fresh (unripened) whey cheese and curd substitutes. Used in low-fat baking and direct consumption.
Fat-Free Quark Cheese
Fresh unripened quark made from defatted milk containing 0.5% or less butterfat by weight. Classifies under HTS 0406.10.78.00 as other fresh cheese not specifically provided for. Popular in European-style baking and spreads.
Skim Milk Paneer
Fresh acid-set cheese from skim cow's milk with 0.5% or less butterfat content. Classified in HTS 0406.10.78.00 as other fresh unripened cheese. Used in Indian cuisine for low-fat dishes.
Fat-Free Queso Blanco
Fresh Hispanic-style white cheese from skim milk, butterfat ≤0.5%, unripened/uncured. HTS 0406.10.78.00 covers this as other low-butterfat fresh cheese. Heat-stable for cooking applications.