0406.90.68.00/Grated Cow's Milk Parmesan Cheese/Japan

Grated Cow's Milk Parmesan Cheese from Japan

Finely grated Parmesan cheese made from cow's milk, typically used in cooking and as a table topping. This falls under HTS 0406.90.68.00 as 'other' cheese containing Parmesan made from cow's milk, not in original loaves and outside specific quota subheadings for mixtures. It meets Chapter 4 criteria for processed cheese products derived from named Italian-type varieties.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license as this falls under Italian-type cheese quotas (Additional U.S

• Note 21); quantities limited by country of origin

• Provide lab analysis confirming cow's milk origin and Parmesan characteristics; no Mexico-origin products allowed under quota

• Avoid misclassification as grated cheese under 0406.90.46; ensure documentation specifies 'other' processed form