Fresh TVORog Cheese from Japan
Tvorog, or Russian farmer cheese, is fresh unripened curd from skimmed cow's milk, pressed lightly for firm texture. Under HTS 0406.10.95.00 as 'other' fresh cheese, not low-fat quota or ripened. Staple in Eastern European diets.
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
• Certify skim milk origin; monitor for low-fat reclassification risks
• Obtain triple-checked documentation for non-quota entry