Defatted Powdered Mozzarella from Japan
Powdered Mozzarella cheese with butterfat reduced to 0.5% or less, used in low-calorie pizza toppings. Falls under HTS 0406.20.85.00 for powdered cheeses under Note 23, distinguished from whey products by retaining cheese characteristics. Quota-controlled for low-fat dairy imports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Apply for quota license via USDA early in calendar year; provide processing records proving defatting
• Avoid mislabeling as 'milk protein' which shifts to 0404
• Common issue: moisture content affecting dry matter fat calculation