Goya Queso Blanco Cheese Wheel from Japan
A traditional Puerto Rican fresh cheese made from cow's milk, known as Goya or queso de bola when formed into balls, with a mild flavor and firm texture suitable for frying or crumbling. It falls under HTS 0406.90.33.00 as 'Goya cheese, other' because it is a specific variety of other cheese not in original loaves and not covered by other cheese subheadings. This classification applies to imported Goya-style cheeses that do not meet criteria for quota-specific types like Romano or Parmesan.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21.3%
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
• Obtain import licenses from USDA as this falls under cheese quota limits; provide detailed fat content and milk origin certification
• Ensure no Mexican origin as prohibited under quota notes
• Verify not processed into loaves to avoid reclassification