Low-Butterfat Ricotta Powder from Japan
Powdered whey-based ricotta defatted to ≤0.5% butterfat for pasta fillings. HTS 0406.20.85.00 covers as low-fat powdered cheese under Note 23, molded per concentration notes.
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
• Prove ≥5% milkfat dry matter and moldability for cheese status; annual quota resets Jan 1
• Avoid: pure whey powders reclassed to 0404