0406.10.04.00/Syrup-Packed Chongos Cheese/Japan

Syrup-Packed Chongos Cheese from Japan

Syrup-packed chongos are unripened fresh cheese curds immersed in cane sugar syrup, a staple in Latin American cuisine. HTS 0406.10.04.00 covers this as chongos under note 16 provisions, emphasizing its fresh, uncured status despite syrup. Quota compliance is key for import eligibility.

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

• Document syrup as natural whey/milk-based to avoid 2106 reclassification; ensure total weight excludes inedible packaging per U.S. notes; apply for license early due to annual limits