Fromage Blanc Import
Fromage blanc is a creamy fresh cheese made from curdled milk, similar to yogurt cheese in production, imported from Mexican facilities. Classified under 0403.90.65 as it matches the yogurt cheese description in the USMCA context for duty-free entry via 9823.03.05. This soft cheese is unripened and often lightly salted.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added sugar or sweetening matter
Yogurt cheese with sweeteners falls under separate 0403.90.78; composition determines subheading.
If for US-origin goods under different USMCA note
USMCA provisions vary by country of origin; US goods use different subheadings per note 3(a).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin specifying Mexican production to leverage 9823.03.05 benefits
• Include lab analysis confirming yogurt cheese characteristics if CBP questions 0403.90.65 classification
• Avoid misclassification by distinguishing from ripened cheeses; maintain cold chain documentation
Related Products under HTS 9823.03.05
Mexican Queso Fresco Cheese
Queso fresco is a fresh, soft, unripened cheese made from cow's milk with a mild flavor and crumbly texture, commonly produced in Mexico. It falls under HTS 0403.90.65 as yogurt cheese, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, and qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.03.05 when originating from Mexico. This classification covers fresh cheeses processed similarly to yogurt cheese.
Mexican TV Cheese (Tejuino Variant)
TV cheese refers to fresh Mexican cheese varieties processed from yogurt-like curds, classified as yogurt cheese under 0403.90.65. Eligible for USMCA duty-free entry under 9823.03.05 when produced in Mexico meeting general note 11 requirements. Typically soft and used in traditional dishes.
Concentrated Yogurt Cheese Whey Blend
Concentrated yogurt cheese incorporating whey, produced in Mexico for export under USMCA. Falls under 0403.90.65 covering concentrated yogurt cheese forms, qualifying for 9823.03.05 duty treatment. Used in cheese production and culinary applications.
Fresh Labneh Cheese
Labneh, a strained yogurt cheese popular in Mexican production for US markets, classified under 0403.90.65. Qualifies for duty-free USMCA entry via 9823.03.05 as Mexican-origin yogurt cheese per general note 11. Known for its thick, spreadable texture.
Mexican Cream Cheese Spread
Soft cream cheese spread made via yogurt cheese fermentation in Mexico, under 0403.90.65. Enters duty-free under USMCA 9823.03.05 for qualifying Mexican goods. Popular for bagels and baking.
Queso Blanco Yogurt Cheese
Queso blanco produced using yogurt cheese methods in Mexican dairies, classified 0403.90.65. USMCA 9823.03.05 provides duty-free entry for compliant Mexican exports. Firm yet crumbly texture.