Norwegian Brunost Gjetost from Japan
Brown goat cheese made from whey, goat's milk, and cow's milk through caramelization, resulting in a firm, sweet texture typical of Gjetost varieties. It falls under HTS 0406.90.25.00 as 'other Gjetost cheeses' distinct from the primary Gudbrandsdalsost subheading, meeting Chapter 4 criteria for whey-based cheeses with specific fat and dry matter content. Primarily imported from Norway for specialty cheese markets.
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
• Obtain USDA import license due to cheese quotas in Additional U.S
• Note 16; verify country-specific allocations (e.g
• Norway)
• Ensure certification of Gjetost composition to avoid reclassification as whey product
• Declare exact milkfat content to comply with labeling rules