Australian Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh mozzarella cheese produced in Australia, classified under HTS 0406.10.08 as fresh (unripened) cheese with 60% or more moisture and 50% or less fat content. This product falls under 9822.04.35 as Australian-origin dairy under quantitative limits in U.S. note 15 to subchapter XXII. It's typically used in salads, pizzas, and caprese dishes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed or ripened beyond fresh state
Fresh cheese moves to processed cheese category when ripened or flavored, changing from chapter 0406 fresh to subheading 0406.90 processed
If US goods returned after Australian processing
Articles exported from US and returned after processing abroad fall under Chapter 98 return provisions rather than country-specific preferential treatment
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Australian origin certification and ensure entry within annual quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 15
• Provide FDA prior notice and dairy import permit
• Monitor CBP quota tracking to avoid over-quota duties
Related Products under HTS 9822.04.35
Australian Flor di Latte
Italian-style fresh mozzarella ('flower of milk') classified HTS 0406.10.08. Premium Australian dairy under 9822.04.35 quantitative limits U.S. note 15.
Australian Caciotta Fresca
Small-wheel fresh cheese classified under HTS 0406.90.97 other fresh cheeses. Australian-origin qualifying for 9822.04.35 subchapter quantitative limits.
Australian Burrata Cheese
Cream-filled fresh mozzarella pouch known as burrata, classified under HTS 0406.10.88 as other fresh cheeses. Qualifies for 9822.04.35 as Australian dairy product subject to subchapter quantitative limits in U.S. note 15. Popular in gourmet Italian cuisine applications.
Australian Ricotta Cheese
Whey-based fresh cheese classified under HTS 0406.20.91, meeting Australian-origin requirements for 9822.04.35 quantitative limits per U.S. note 15. Used in lasagna, cheesecakes, and cannoli fillings.
Australian Mascarpone Cheese
Ultra-creamy fresh cheese made from double cream, classified under HTS 0406.30.91. Enters under 9822.04.35 Australian quantitative limits in U.S. note 15. Essential for tiramisu and dessert applications.
Australian Queso Blanco
Fresh white cheese similar to Latin American queso fresco, classified under HTS 0406.90.97 other fresh cheeses. Australian product under 9822.04.35 quantitative limits per U.S. note 15.