0406.20.56.00/Ricotta Salata Grated/Japan

Ricotta Salata Grated from Japan

Salted, pressed, and aged Ricotta cheese finely grated for pasta and salads. Falls under HTS 0406.20.56.00 General Note 15 as processed whey cheese in grated form. Traditional salting preserved.

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

• Include whey drainage and salting process documentation

• Confirm minimum 60-day aging for Salata designation

• Specify salt content under 3% to avoid dairy spread classification