Washed Curd Cheese Wheel from Japan
Fresh cheese produced by washing curds to reduce acidity, resulting in a mild, creamy texture typical of American varieties like this unripened wheel. Falls under HTS 0406.10.38.00 as 'other' fresh American-type cheese (washed curd type, excluding Cheddar) that remains uncured.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to quota restrictions on American-type fresh cheeses from specified countries
• Include production records showing curd-washing process to distinguish from Cheddar and confirm fresh status
• Check weight declarations exclude inedible coverings per U.S. note; common error leads to overpayment