0406.10.04.00/Artisanal Chongos Fresco/Japan

Artisanal Chongos Fresco from Japan

Artisanal chongos fresco is handmade fresh cheese curd from whole cow's milk, coagulated with rennet and cane sugar, remaining unripened. It qualifies for HTS 0406.10.04.00 as 'chongos' under the fresh cheese hierarchy, entered pursuant to U.S. note 16's quantitative limits and licensing. This ensures control on high-volume dairy imports.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Label with exact production date to prove freshness; check country-specific quotas (no Mexico allowed); prepare for FDA prior notice as dairy product