Fløtemjølkost Cream-Enriched Goat Whey Cheese from Japan
Norwegian Fløtemjølkost made from goat's whey with minimal cow's cream addition (under 20% total cow's milk equivalent), maintaining primary goat whey character. Qualifies for HTS 0406.90.20.00 as the tariff explicitly permits whey from goat's milk mixtures with ≤20% cow's milk by weight. The small cream addition creates subtle richness while preserving traditional Gjetost profile.
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
• ,Monitor annual cheese TRQ allocations; Norway often has favorable Gjetost quota access
• Include pasteurization and aging certificates meeting FDA pasteurized cheese standards