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%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
• Lab test multiple batches for consistent ≤0.5% butterfat; use licensed customs broker familiar with dairy TRQs; declare exact quota note on entry summary