Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Cheese and curd: > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd: > Other: > Other: > Other: > Other cheese and substitutes for cheese (except cheese not containing cow's milk, and soft ripened cow's milk cheese): > Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0406.10.84.00
Fresh Queso Blanco Cheese
Queso Blanco is a fresh, unripened cow's milk cheese with a mild flavor and firm texture, typically pressed but not aged. It falls under HTS 0406.10.84.00 as fresh cow's milk cheese (excluding soft ripened types) imported under the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 16 to chapter 4. This subheading applies to quota-eligible fresh cheeses from specified countries like Argentina or New Zealand.
Fresh Cottage Cheese Full Fat
Full-fat cottage cheese is a fresh, unripened curd cheese made from cow's milk with typical cream dressing, not soft ripened. Classified under HTS 0406.10.84.00 for quota imports per additional U.S. note 16, excluding low-fat and soft ripened varieties. Commonly imported from quota countries like New Zealand and EU nations under license.
Fresh Hoop Cheese
Hoop cheese is a mild, unripened cow's milk cheese pressed into hoop-shaped molds, similar to farmer's cheese but firmer. It qualifies for HTS 0406.10.84.00 as fresh cheese under note 16 quota provisions, excluding soft ripened varieties. Imported primarily from quota-eligible countries like Switzerland and Norway.
Fresh Farmer's Cheese
Farmer's cheese is a fresh, unripened cow's milk cheese with tangy flavor, drained but not pressed heavily. Falls under HTS 0406.10.84.00 for quota-eligible imports per note 16, specifically fresh cow's milk cheese excluding soft ripened types. Popular from quota sources like Australia and Uruguay.
Fresh Cream Cheese Alternative
Cow's milk fresh cheese substitute designed as cream cheese alternative, unripened with higher fat content but not soft ripened. Classified in HTS 0406.10.84.00 under note 16 quota for non-soft ripened cow's milk cheeses and substitutes. Imported from countries like Costa Rica and Iceland under license.
Fresh Quark Cheese
Quark is a fresh, unripened cow's milk cheese with creamy texture from cultured milk, not soft ripened. HTS 0406.10.84.00 applies to this quota-eligible fresh cheese per note 16, from countries like United Kingdom and Other specified areas.
Fresh Fromage Blanc
Fromage blanc is a fresh unripened cow's milk cheese with delicate flavor, similar to quark but drained differently. Qualifies under HTS 0406.10.84.00 note 16 quota as fresh cow's milk cheese excluding soft ripened varieties.
Fresh Basket Cheese
Basket cheese (Queso de Freir) is fresh unripened cow's milk cheese molded in baskets, firm when fried. HTS 0406.10.84.00 covers this under note 16 quota provisions for fresh cow's milk cheeses from eligible countries.
Fresh Pressed Farmer Cheese
Pressed farmer cheese is unripened cow's milk cheese lightly pressed for firmer texture while remaining fresh. Falls under HTS 0406.10.84.00 note 16 quota excluding soft ripened cow's milk cheese.
Fresh TV Cheese
TV cheese (Tvorog) is a fresh unripened cow's milk cheese popular in Eastern Europe, drained curd style. Classified HTS 0406.10.84.00 under note 16 quota for eligible country imports of fresh cow's milk cheese.
Fresh Queso Fresco
Queso fresco is crumbly fresh unripened cow's milk cheese used in Mexican cuisine, lightly salted. HTS 0406.10.84.00 applies via note 16 quota (though Mexico excluded, other countries supply similar).
Fresh Pot Cheese
Pot cheese is small-curd fresh unripened cow's milk cheese packed in pots, traditional American style. Covered by HTS 0406.10.84.00 note 16 quota for fresh cow's milk cheeses from allocated countries.
Fresh Paneer Cheese
Paneer is fresh unripened cow's milk cheese pressed into blocks, staple in Indian cuisine. Qualifies HTS 0406.10.84.00 under note 16 quota from eligible exporters (not Mexico).
Fresh Channa Cheese
Channa is fresh unripened cow's milk cheese from chickpea-flour coagulation, used in Indian sweets. HTS 0406.10.84.00 note 16 quota applies to this fresh cow's milk cheese variety.
Fresh Cow's Milk Curd
Fresh cow's milk curd is unripened cheese curd drained but not pressed into final form. Classified HTS 0406.10.84.00 under note 16 quota provisions for fresh cheese and curd products.