Fresh Farmer's Cheese from Japan
Farmer's Cheese is a simple fresh cheese made from whole cow's milk using rennet and mild heating, drained without pressing, resulting in a moist crumbly texture. Classifies under HTS 0406.10.68.00 as fresh unripened cheese excluding quota-specific varieties. Popular in Eastern European cuisines.
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
• Avoid pressing during production to maintain fresh cheese status; provide fat content analysis (typically 15-18%); Eastern European origins check against general quota pools