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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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