Geitost Brown Goat Cheese from Japan
Traditional Norwegian Gjetost made exclusively from goat's milk whey, boiled down to a dense, caramel-sweet block fitting 'other Gjetost cheeses.' Classified under HTS 0406.90.25.00 due to its whey-derived nature and molding capability as per Chapter 4 notes on concentrated whey cheeses. Imported for ethnic food stores and cheese boards.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm product origin eligibility under cheese quotas (Norway has allocation); secure FDA prior notice
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as butter due to fat content—specify whey base
• Label with country of origin and milk type per US regulations