Fresh Cottage Cheese Full Fat from Japan
Full-fat cottage cheese is a fresh, unripened curd cheese made from cow's milk with typical cream dressing, not soft ripened. Classified under HTS 0406.10.84.00 for quota imports per additional U.S. note 16, excluding low-fat and soft ripened varieties. Commonly imported from quota countries like New Zealand and EU nations under license.
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
• Confirm butterfat content exceeds 0.5% to avoid low-fat quota subheadings; secure import license from USDA before shipment; ensure proper temperature control during transport to maintain fresh status