Asiago Cheese Powder from Japan
Finely powdered Asiago cheese for cheese sauces and baking mixes. Classified in HTS 0406.20.95.00 as other grated/powdered cheese without specific quota designation. Popular in American cuisine for its nutty flavor profile.
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
• Include production records showing grating/powdering process post-aging
• EU origin benefits from large general cheese quota allocation
• Test for moisture/additives to prevent reclassification as prepared food