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Fromage Blanc from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

Fromage Blanc from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.10.95.00