Fromage Blanc from China
Fromage blanc is a creamy French fresh cheese made from cow's milk, unripened with a tangy flavor and spreadable consistency, often used like cream cheese. It qualifies for HTS 0406.10.95.00 as 'other' fresh unripened cheese, not whey cheese or cured. This subheading captures European-style fresh cheeses without specific listings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify no lactic cultures indicating ripening; obtain prior approval for quota access from EU countries
• Label accurately as fresh to avoid reclassification as dairy spread