Fresh Queso Fresco Style Curd from Japan
American-made fresh crumbly cheese curds mimicking queso fresco, from cow's milk granular process, unripened. Classified HTS 0406.10.38.00 as other granular American-type fresh cheese.
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
• Emphasize American production method in docs despite name similarity to avoid confusion
• Salt content verification per butter note allowances
• Bulk vs retail packaging affects documentation requirements