Fromage Blanc from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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