Fontina Cheese Powder from Japan
Dehydrated Fontina cheese powder from cow's milk, prized for melting in risottos and polenta dishes. Falls under HTS 0406.20.91.00 as unspecified grated/powdered cow's milk cheese. Maintains semi-soft texture characteristics when rehydrated.
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%
Import Tips
• Regional authenticity docs if claiming PDO; affects tariff treatment
• Moderate fat content testing; borders dairy spread definitions
• Storage temperature specs critical for semi-soft cheese powders