Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd (HS 040610)
Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd (HS 040610) has 74,001 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Nov 2018 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd is TONY S FINE FOOD, with 3,586 shipments, followed by WORLD S BEST CHEESE and GFI GOURMET FOODS INTERNATIONAL ATL. The leading supplier is LACTALIS EXPORT AMERICAS, with 3,568 shipments, followed by GUILLOTEAU FROMAGERIE and FROMAGERIE HENRI HUTIN. Goods originate mainly from FRANCE and ITALY, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd (HS 040610), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is LACTALIS EXPORT AMERICAS → TONY S FINE FOOD with 355 shipments, followed by LACTALIS EXPORT AMERICAS → LACTALIS DELI INC (354) and FTRECAL → TONY S FINE FOOD (348).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TONY S FINE FOOD | 3,586 |
| WORLD S BEST CHEESE | 2,878 |
| GFI GOURMET FOODS INTERNATIONAL ATL | 2,693 |
| SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC | 2,418 |
| FLEUR DE LAIT EAST LLC | 2,269 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LACTALIS EXPORT AMERICAS | 3,568 |
| GUILLOTEAU FROMAGERIE | 3,188 |
| FROMAGERIE HENRI HUTIN | 3,043 |
| FTRECAL | 2,863 |
| DEXPA | 2,676 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FRANCE | 41,460 |
| ITALY | 8,052 |
| SPAIN | 2,927 |
| CHINA | 2,295 |
| GREECE | 2,123 |
| NETHERLANDS | 1,999 |
| GERMANY | 1,453 |
| BELGIUM | 1,352 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 967 |
| NEW ZEALAND | 645 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 49,967 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 10,257 |
| MIAMI, FL | 2,325 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 1,910 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,486 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,299 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 766 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 744 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 743 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 722 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 040610 — Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd
Who imports Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd (HS 040610)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd include TONY S FINE FOOD, WORLD S BEST CHEESE, GFI GOURMET FOODS INTERNATIONAL ATL, SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC, and FLEUR DE LAIT EAST LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd?
TONY S FINE FOOD is the largest U.S. importer of Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd (HS 040610), with 3,586 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd?
Leading suppliers shipping Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd (HS 040610) to the U.S. include LACTALIS EXPORT AMERICAS, GUILLOTEAU FROMAGERIE, FROMAGERIE HENRI HUTIN, FTRECAL, and DEXPA.
How many U.S. shipments of Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd are there?
ImportDoor has 74,001 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 040610, spanning Nov 2018 to Jul 2026.
Where is Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd imported from?
Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd is imported into the U.S. primarily from FRANCE, ITALY, and SPAIN.
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