0406.20.85.00/Low-Butterfat Ricotta Powder/Japan

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%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

• Prove ≥5% milkfat dry matter and moldability for cheese status; annual quota resets Jan 1

• Avoid: pure whey powders reclassed to 0404