Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese from Japan
Skim milk ricotta is a whey-based fresh cheese from cow's milk with butterfat at 0.5% or less, known for its light, grainy texture used in Italian dishes. It qualifies for HTS 0406.90.93.00 under U.S. note 23 as a low-butterfat cheese eligible for quota imports.
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
• Confirm whey-derived nature and fat content for classification; secure triple-safeguard license if applicable; label accurately to avoid reclassification