Mizithra Cheese from Japan
Mizithra is Greek whey cheese from sheep/goat milk, fresh or aged into hard grating form. Classified HTS 0406.90.63.00 as 'other cheese' pursuant to quota, suitable for whey-based not meeting concentration notes. Requires license.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify fresh vs aged form; USDA license essential; document whey source to avoid 0404 reclassification