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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 0406.10.88.00
Ricotta Cheese
Fresh unripened cow's milk cheese made from whey, with a soft texture and mild flavor, used in Italian cuisine. Classified under HTS 0406.10.88.00 as fresh (unripened) cheese containing cow's milk, excluding soft ripened varieties. Meets chapter criteria for fresh cheese and curd products.
Queso Fresco
Traditional Mexican fresh cow's milk cheese, crumbly and mildly tangy, used in tacos and salads. Falls under HTS 0406.10.88.00 as unripened cow's milk cheese not qualifying for specific exclusions. Excludes soft ripened varieties per chapter notes.
Fromage Blanc
French-style fresh cow's milk cheese similar to cream cheese but unripened, with tangy flavor for spreads. HTS 0406.10.88.00 covers this as other fresh cow's milk cheese excluding soft ripened types. Used in baking and cooking applications.
Mascarpone Cheese
Italian fresh cream cheese made from cow's milk, triple-creamed with high fat content for tiramisu. Classified in HTS 0406.10.88.00 as unripened cow's milk cheese. Excludes ripened varieties per HTS exclusions.
Cream Cheese Cubes
Pasteurized fresh cow's milk cream cheese cut into cubes, unripened for baking and spreads. HTS 0406.10.88.00 applies to this fresh cheese form excluding soft ripened. Commercial packaging for retail sale.
Farmer's Cheese
Traditional American fresh cheese from cow's milk, pressed curd with mild flavor for cooking. Fits HTS 0406.10.88.00 as other unripened cow's milk cheese. Excludes quota-exempt soft ripened varieties.
TVOROG Russian Farmer Cheese
Russian-style fresh quark cheese from cow's milk, high moisture unripened for blini and cheesecakes. HTS 0406.10.88.00 classification for other fresh cow's milk cheeses. Meets unripened criteria per chapter notes.
Neufchâtel Fresh Cheese
French fresh cow's milk cheese, soft unripened with bloomy rind potential but imported fresh. Covered by HTS 0406.10.88.00 excluding soft ripened final product. Gourmet retail packaging.
Basket Cheese
Fresh cow's milk cheese drained in traditional baskets creating pattern, unripened mild flavor. HTS 0406.10.88.00 for other fresh cheeses with cow's milk content. Mediterranean import staple.
Whey Cheese Panels
Pressed fresh whey cheese from cow's milk production, mild flavor in panel form for slicing. Classifies under HTS 0406.10.88.00 as whey cheese unripened. Industrial and retail applications.