0406.90.93.00/Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese/Japan

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%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

• Confirm whey-derived nature and fat content for classification; secure triple-safeguard license if applicable; label accurately to avoid reclassification