Fat-Free Farmer's Cheese from Japan
Unripened pressed fresh cheese from skim cow's milk with 0.5% max butterfat, imported under HTS 0406.10.74.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 23 quota provisions for low-fat cheeses. Licensing ensures compliance with dairy import limits.
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
• Lab test multiple batches for consistent ≤0.5% butterfat; use licensed customs broker familiar with dairy TRQs; declare exact quota note on entry summary