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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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