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Fresh Cream Cheese Alternative from Japan

Cow's milk fresh cheese substitute designed as cream cheese alternative, unripened with higher fat content but not soft ripened. Classified in HTS 0406.10.84.00 under note 16 quota for non-soft ripened cow's milk cheeses and substitutes. Imported from countries like Costa Rica and Iceland 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

Ensure product meets 'not soft ripened' criteria through lab testing; apply early for annual quota licenses; provide composition analysis showing milkfat compliance

Fresh Cream Cheese Alternative from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.10.84.00