Washed Curd Cheese Powder for Sauces from Japan
Spray-dried powder from washed curd cheese used in instant sauce mixes. Under HTS 0406.20.71.00 as powdered American-type cheese (washed curd). Rehydrates smoothly for creamy sauces.
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
• Protein/fat specs must match chapter definitions for American-type
• Avoid Mexico origin—prohibited under all dairy quotas
• Shelf-life testing for powder stability during ocean transit