Uruguay Goya Cheese Loaf from Japan
Traditional Uruguayan Goya cheese in loaf form enters under HTS 0406.90.28.00 pursuant to General Note 15, accessing the country's specific quota allocation. This semi-hard cheese develops nutty flavors during aging, ideal for grating over pasta. The classification honors its status within Italian-type cheese tariff provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm Uruguay's 1,178,000 kg quota status; licenses reallocated if unfilled per USTR rules
• Include government certification verifying cow's milk Goya production method
• Document dry matter content >70% if concentrated; otherwise risks cheese vs whey classification