0406.10.74.00/Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese/Japan

Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese from Japan

Fresh whey cheese made from skimmed milk whey, with butterfat content of 0.5% or less, classified in HTS 0406.10.74.00 per additional U.S. note 23 for low-fat fresh cheeses. Entered under quota provisions requiring specific licensing.

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%

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Import Tips

• Document whey source as from skim milk to prove low butterfat; track calendar year quota usage via USDA portal; package in consumer-ready sizes to avoid bulk reclassification