Grated Fat-Free Parmesan Cheese from Japan
Finely grated Parmesan cheese processed to contain 0.5% or less butterfat by weight, suitable for topping pasta and salads. This falls under HTS 0406.20.87.00 as grated cheese that is 'other' (not specifically quota-listed types) with low butterfat content. It meets the criteria for grated or powdered cheese in heading 0406.20.
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
• Verify butterfat content lab certification below 0.5% to avoid reclassification to higher-fat subheadings
• Obtain USDA import license if subject to cheese quota limits under Additional U.S
• Note 16
• Ensure grated form is uniform powder; mixtures over 1% other cheeses may trigger different quotas