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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If condensed milk base
Dairy concentration processes classify under milk/cream headings.
If American-type substitute
Substitute cheeses for specific types have separate quota provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Culture and straining process docs needed; butterfat lab reports essential; monitor EU quota allocations
Related Products 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.