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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unmodified whey without cheese forming
Whey not converted to cheese remains in whey heading 0404.
If meets specific ricotta quota description
Named whey cheeses have dedicated statistical subheadings.
If whey cheese used in compound spreads
Mixtures not qualifying as pure cheese classify as food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Whey origin documentation distinguishes from milk curd cheese
• Pressing pressure records prevent curd classification
• Quota allocation for whey cheese separate from milk cheese
Related Products 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.