Granular 'Cottage Cheese' Curds from Japan
Fresh granular cheese curds, similar to cottage cheese style, made from stirred and washed curds without full pressing, remaining unripened. HTS 0406.10.38.00 covers this as 'other' fresh American-type granular cheese, excluding Cheddar, in its natural curd form.
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
• Confirm quota eligibility and secure license; granular fresh cheese counts toward American-type limits
• Document moisture and fat content to prove fresh/uncured status vs. processed cream-style cottage
• Label accurately as 'curds' to prevent reclassification as retail-ready cottage cheese