Sweetened Chongos Curd Balls from Japan
Traditional chongos curd balls are fresh, unripened cheese formed from sweetened milk curds, often packed in light syrup for retail sale. Classified under HTS 0406.10.04.00 due to its fresh cheese nature and inclusion in U.S. note 16 quota provisions for controlled dairy imports. The unripened status and curd form distinguish it from ripened cheeses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm milkfat and dry matter content meets fresh cheese specs; provide lab analysis for quota verification; avoid packaging that suggests preservation to prevent misclassification as processed cheese