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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.10.04Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If meets specific country TRQ

Quota-eligible low-fat fresh cheese from designated countries uses separate subheading

2106.90.85Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

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

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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

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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.