Organic Chongos Certification from Japan
Certified organic chongos from grass-fed cow milk in organic cane syrup, under HTS 0406.10.08.00 for other chongos. Organic status doesn't change fresh cheese tariff classification but requires additional certification.
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%
Import Tips
• NOP organic certificate mandatory; dairy farm organic certification verification; higher scrutiny on organic quota entries