Halloumi Cheese
Halloumi is a semi-hard, brined cheese made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk with cow's milk, originating from Cyprus. It has a high melting point making it ideal for grilling. Classified under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cheese containing cow's milk (not soft-ripened), excluding quota-specific varieties.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed Emmentaler with eye formation
Swiss/Emmentaler cheeses with characteristic eyes fall under specific quota subheading regardless of cow's milk content
If grated or powdered
Processed cheese forms like grated or powdered are classified by physical presentation in 0406.20
If fresh (unripened) cheese
Fresh cheeses without ripening process are classified under 0406.10 rather than ripened 'other' cheeses
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact milk composition as blends over certain cow's milk thresholds may trigger quota licenses from USDA
• Provide lab analysis certificates confirming it's not soft-ripened and doesn't fall under quota cheeses like Swiss or Italian types
• Check country of origin quotas; non-quota countries face higher duties but avoid licensing requirements
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Queso Fresco
Queso fresco is a fresh, crumbly Mexican cheese made from cow's milk, lightly salted and pressed. Though technically fresh, its commercial importation falls under ripened/other due to curing characteristics. Classified in HTS 0406.90.97.00 as cow's milk cheese excluding quota categories.
Mizithra Cheese
Mizithra is a Greek whey cheese made from sheep/goat whey with added cow's milk, resulting in a hard, grating cheese. It's aged and used grated over pasta. HTS 0406.90.97.00 covers it as other cow's milk containing cheese not meeting quota specifications.
Cheese Spread Mixture
A spreadable cheese product blending multiple cow's milk cheeses (not quota types) with minimal stabilizers. Used as deli spread or appetizer base. Classified under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as mixtures of other cheeses excluding prohibited quota mixtures.
Ricotta Salata
Ricotta Salata is salted, pressed, and aged ricotta made from cow's milk whey with milk solids. It's firm, sliceable, used in salads. Falls under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other aged cow's milk cheese not quota-specified.
Farmhouse Cheddar Blend
A mild farmhouse-style cheddar made from cow's milk blended with non-quota cheeses for unique flavor profile. Aged 3-6 months for sliceable texture. HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cow's milk cheese excluding quota Cheddar.
Teleme Cheese
Teleme is a Greek-American semi-soft cow's milk cheese, brined and cloth-bound for aging. It has tangy flavor, good melting properties. Classified HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other non-quota cow's milk cheese.