0406.90.25.00/Ekte Geitost Whey Cheese/Japan

Ekte Geitost Whey Cheese from Japan

Authentic pure goat milk Gjetost, slowly cooked from whey to achieve signature brown color and fudgy texture, categorized as other Gjetost under HTS 0406.90.25.00. Qualifies as cheese via Chapter Note for molded whey products with required fat and dry matter levels. Niche import for Scandinavian delis.

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

• Verify against Additional U.S

• Note 16 cheese quotas; Norway prioritized

• Provide compositional breakdown (fat, dry matter) in entry docs

• Common pitfall: mislabeling as yogurt—emphasize cheese molding