Goya Cheese Shreds from Japan
Shredded Goya cheese from cow's milk, a Spanish-style grating cheese similar to Parmesan. HTS 0406.90.68.00 for other containing Goya (cow's milk), excluding quota mixtures. Meets natural butter definition limits in Chapter notes.
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
• Apply for license per Note 21; Uruguay has 1,178,000 kg access
• Document milkfat <80% to avoid butter/dairy spread confusion (heading 0405)
• Ensure no emulsifiers added, per butter note exclusion