Grated Fat-Free Ricotta Salata from Japan
Grated fat-free Ricotta Salata cheese, 0.5% or less butterfat, aged and salted. Fits HTS 0406.20.87.00 as other low-fat grated cheese; Ricotta whey base but cheese characteristics prevail.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
• Ricotta vs whey concentrate distinction critical; protein profile determines
• Salting/aging process documentation supports cheese vs whey classification
• Italian origin may trigger Additional U.S
• Note 22 quota review