Other
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: > Other
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 0406.90.94.00
Fat-Free Cottage Cheese
Fat-free cottage cheese is a fresh cheese made from skimmed cow's milk with less than 0.5% butterfat by weight, featuring a curd-like texture and mild flavor. It falls under HTS 0406.90.94.00 as 'other cheese' with 0.5% or less butterfat, not subject to specific cheese quotas. This classification applies to low-fat fresh cheeses excluding mixtures with certain quota items.
Nonfat Cream Cheese Spread
Nonfat cream cheese spread is a smooth, spreadable fresh cheese produced from skim milk, containing 0.5% or less butterfat. Classified under HTS 0406.90.94.00 as other low-butterfat cheese and substitutes, suitable for bagels and crackers. Excludes quota mixtures from 0406.90.61/63.
Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese
Skim milk ricotta is a whey-based fresh cheese made from the whey of skimmed milk coagulation, with butterfat under 0.5% by weight. It qualifies for HTS 0406.90.94.00 as other low-butterfat cheese, distinct from higher-fat versions. Used in Italian cooking and low-calorie diets.
Fat-Free String Cheese
Fat-free string cheese consists of low-moisture mozzarella-style cheese from skim milk, pullable into strings with ≤0.5% butterfat. Falls under HTS 0406.90.94.00 for other low-butterfat cheeses not quota-specified. Popular as a portable snack for low-fat diets.
Nonfat Farmer's Cheese
Nonfat farmer's cheese is a pressed fresh cheese from skimmed cow's milk curd, drained to achieve <0.5% butterfat content. Classified in HTS 0406.90.94.00 as other low-butterfat cheese, used in baking and spreads. Excludes mixtures with quota-protected cheeses.
Zero-Fat Quark Cheese
Zero-fat quark is a creamy fresh cheese made from skimmed milk fermented and strained, with butterfat at 0.5% or less. HTS 0406.90.94.00 covers this as other low-butterfat cheese, popular in European baking and dips. Not classified as quota-specific types.
Low-Fat Neufchâtel Cheese
Low-fat Neufchâtel is a soft, white fresh cheese from skim milk with butterfat ≤0.5%, meeting the strict low-fat criteria. Under HTS 0406.90.94.00 as other cheese, used in cheesecakes and spreads. Differentiated from full-fat versions by composition.
Fatless TV Cheese
Fatless TV cheese is a processed low-moisture cheese from defatted milk, designed for melting with <0.5% butterfat. Classifies under HTS 0406.90.94.00 for other low-butterfat cheeses and substitutes. Common in Eastern European cuisine.
Nonfat Fromage Blanc
Nonfat fromage blanc is a French-style fresh cheese from cultured skim milk, with butterfat content of 0.5% or less by weight. HTS 0406.90.94.00 includes this as other low-butterfat cheese, ideal for desserts and salads. Excludes quota mixtures.
Skim Milk Paneer
Skim milk paneer is an Indian fresh cheese made by curdling skimmed milk, pressed into blocks with ≤0.5% butterfat. Falls under HTS 0406.90.94.00 as other low-butterfat cheese, used in vegetarian curries. Not quota-specific like Italian or Swiss types.
Zero Percent Feta Cheese
Zero percent fat feta cheese is a brined fresh cheese from defatted sheep/goat/cow milk blends, strictly <0.5% butterfat. Classified HTS 0406.90.94.00 as other low-butterfat cheese, mimicking traditional feta texture. Used in salads and Mediterranean dishes.