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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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