Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Cheese and curd: > Other cheese: > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above: > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63): > Other: > Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat: > Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0406.90.93.00
Fat-Free Cottage Cheese
Fat-free cottage cheese is a fresh cheese made from skimmed cow's milk with 0.5% or less butterfat by weight, featuring a curd-like texture and mild flavor. It falls under HTS 0406.90.93.00 as a low-fat cheese described in additional U.S. note 23, subject to specific import quotas and licensing requirements for dairy products.
Non-Fat Cream Cheese Spread
Non-fat cream cheese spread is produced from skim milk, containing 0.5% or less butterfat, with a smooth, spreadable consistency ideal for bagels. Classified under HTS 0406.90.93.00 due to its low butterfat meeting U.S. note 23 criteria for quota-controlled cheese imports.
Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese
Skim milk ricotta is a whey-based fresh cheese from cow's milk with butterfat at 0.5% or less, known for its light, grainy texture used in Italian dishes. It qualifies for HTS 0406.90.93.00 under U.S. note 23 as a low-butterfat cheese eligible for quota imports.
Fat-Free Farmer's Cheese
Fat-free farmer's cheese is a pressed fresh cheese from skimmed milk curds, with 0.5% or less butterfat, offering a tangy flavor for cooking. HTS 0406.90.93.00 applies as it matches U.S. note 23 for quota-limited low-butterfat cheeses.
Zero-Fat Quark Cheese
Zero-fat quark is a German-style fresh cheese from skimmed milk, containing ≤0.5% butterfat, with a creamy yet spreadable texture for baking. It is classified in HTS 0406.90.93.00 pursuant to U.S. note 23 for low-butterfat quota cheeses.
Nonfat String Cheese
Nonfat string cheese is low-moisture mozzarella-style from skim milk with 0.5% or less butterfat, pullable into strings for snacks. Under HTS 0406.90.93.00 as a note 23 low-butterfat cheese subject to import quotas.
Skim Milk Paneer
Skim milk paneer is an Indian fresh cheese from curdled skim milk, ≤0.5% butterfat, firm for curries and grilling. Fits HTS 0406.90.93.00 under U.S. note 23 for quota-eligible low-fat cheeses.
Fat-Free Fromage Blanc
Fat-free fromage blanc is a French fresh cheese from skimmed milk, 0.5% or less butterfat, soft and tangy for salads. Classified HTS 0406.90.93.00 per U.S. note 23 low-butterfat quota provisions.