0406.20.95.00/Mozzarella Cheese Granules/Japan

Mozzarella Cheese Granules from Japan

Grated and granulated Mozzarella cheese for pizza toppings and Italian cooking. Falls under HTS 0406.20.95.00 as 'other' powdered/grated cheese not covered by specific fresh Mozzarella or Italian-type quotas. The granular texture meets the heading for processed cheese forms.

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

• Document moisture content below 40% to distinguish from fresh grated Mozzarella under 0406.10

• Check country-specific quotas; EU has large allocation but requires proper licensing

• Avoid misdeclaration as 'fresh' cheese which carries different quota limits and higher scrutiny