Fresh Imports to the U.S., 2026 — $7.4M from 38 Countries

HS 040610

Fresh, Unripened, or Uncured Cheese (Including Whey Cheese and Curd)

U.S. imports of fresh, unripened, or uncured cheese (including whey cheese and curd) (HS 040610) totaled $7.4M in April 2026, traded with 38 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Fresh and unripened cheeses — including ricotta, mozzarella, mascarpone, queso fresco, and chongos — are classified here rather than under the ripened-cheese headings, and the US schedule further subdivides by variety: chongos (0406100400/0406100800), cheddar-type (0406102800), Edam/Gouda-type (0406104400/0406104800), Italian-type from cow's milk (0406105400/0406105800), and other cheeses and substitutes (0406108400/0406108800/0406109500). Italy leads US import supply, consistent with its dominance in fresh Italian-type cheeses such as mozzarella and ricotta; Mexico and the Netherlands are also significant sources. TRQ thresholds under Additional US Notes 16, 20, and 21 apply to several variety-specific lines, making quota monitoring essential for high-volume importers. USDA FSIS governs admissibility; all shipments must originate from an approved foreign establishment.

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Exports

$78.0M

Imports: $7.4M to 38 countries

Surplus of $70.6M (net exporter)

Trade balance: surplus of $70.6M (net exporter)

YTD: $30.6M imported (April 2026)

589 shipments/month

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CHEESE, NESOI, INCLUDING CHEDDAR AND COLBY

HS 040690

$97.7M

HONEY, NATURAL

HS 040900

$39.7M

BUTTER

HS 040510

$32.0M

PRODUCTS OF NATURAL MILK CONSTITUENTS, NESOI

HS 040490

$21.7M

YOGURT

HS 040320

$11.6M

WHEY & MODFD WHEY WHET/NT CNCNTRTD CNTG ADD SWEETN

HS 040410

$9.0M

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How does the US tariff schedule handle cheese that contains or is blended with a named variety such as cheddar or Edam?

Lines 0406102800 and 0406104800 cover not only pure cheddar or Edam/Gouda cheeses but also cheeses that contain those varieties as a component. This means a blended fresh cheese product incorporating cheddar may still fall under the cheddar-specific line rather than the general NESOI line, depending on its composition. Importers should review the product formula carefully against the applicable US Note thresholds.

What documentation is typically required to support a TRQ claim for Italian-type fresh cheeses under Additional US Note 21?

Importers claiming within-quota duty rates under Additional US Note 21 for Italian-type cow's-milk cheeses generally need a valid import license or quota allocation certificate issued by USDA, along with standard FSIS admissibility documentation from an approved foreign establishment. Quota fill status should be confirmed before shipment, as over-quota entries face substantially higher duty rates.

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