Cheese and curd, other cheese (HS 040690)
Cheese and curd, other cheese (HS 040690) has 29,464 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Mar 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Cheese and curd, other cheese is EMMI USA INC, with 2,064 shipments, followed by THE AMBRIOLA CO INC and HALL S WAREHOUSE CORP. The leading supplier is EMMI INTERNATIONAL LTD, with 2,122 shipments, followed by ORNUA CO OPERATIVE LIMITED and FRIESLANDCAMPINA EXPORT. Goods originate mainly from ITALY and CHINA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/040690-cheese-and-curd-other-cheese
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Cheese and curd, other cheese (HS 040690), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is EMMI INTERNATIONAL LTD → EMMI USA INC with 2,030 shipments, followed by ORNUA CO OPERATIVE LIMITED → HALL S WAREHOUSE CORP (949) and VALIO OY → VALIO USA INC (623).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| EMMI USA INC | 2,064 |
| THE AMBRIOLA CO INC | 988 |
| HALL S WAREHOUSE CORP | 957 |
| VALIO USA INC | 668 |
| NORSELAND INC | 542 |
| ARTHUR SCHUMAN INC | 524 |
| FRIESLANDCAMPINA CONSUMER DAIRY INC | 471 |
| SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC | 462 |
| KRADJIAN IMPORTING CO INC | 440 |
| AMBROSI FOOD USA CORP | 422 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| EMMI INTERNATIONAL LTD | 2,122 |
| ORNUA CO OPERATIVE LIMITED | 1,529 |
| FRIESLANDCAMPINA EXPORT | 1,326 |
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 1,064 |
| VALIO OY | 760 |
| GENNARO AURICCHIO SPA | 601 |
| NORDEX FOOD A/S | 472 |
| PROLAT SRL | 440 |
| ZANETTI SPA | 439 |
| KUEHNE & NAGEL | 416 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ITALY | 5,528 |
| CHINA | 3,223 |
| NETHERLANDS | 2,314 |
| BELGIUM | 2,071 |
| GERMANY | 1,713 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 1,627 |
| INDIA | 1,395 |
| IRELAND | 1,098 |
| SPAIN | 1,067 |
| FRANCE | 1,050 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 15,565 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 2,330 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,959 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 1,371 |
| CHESTER, PA | 995 |
| MIAMI, FL | 873 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 855 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 847 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 815 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 724 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 040690 — Cheese and curd, other cheese. 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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More products under HS 0406
Other six-digit codes in HS 0406: Cheese and curd, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Cheese and curd, other cheese
Who imports Cheese and curd, other cheese (HS 040690)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Cheese and curd, other cheese include EMMI USA INC, THE AMBRIOLA CO INC, HALL S WAREHOUSE CORP, VALIO USA INC, and NORSELAND INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Cheese and curd, other cheese?
EMMI USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Cheese and curd, other cheese (HS 040690), with 2,064 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Cheese and curd, other cheese?
Leading suppliers shipping Cheese and curd, other cheese (HS 040690) to the U.S. include EMMI INTERNATIONAL LTD, ORNUA CO OPERATIVE LIMITED, FRIESLANDCAMPINA EXPORT, HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, and VALIO OY.
How many U.S. shipments of Cheese and curd, other cheese are there?
ImportDoor has 29,464 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 040690, spanning Mar 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Cheese and curd, other cheese imported from?
Cheese and curd, other cheese is imported into the U.S. primarily from ITALY, CHINA, and NETHERLANDS.
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