Crumbled Goya Cheese from Japan
Crumbled Goya cheese made from cow's milk, a semi-soft Italian-style variety, not in loaf form for spreading or cooking. Enters under HTS 0406.90.31.00 as specified in note 21 for quota-eligible Italian-type cow's milk cheeses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify as Goya per note 21 and provide crumbling proof; track quota fill rates monthly
• Pitfall: retail packaging may trigger set classification if with crackers