0406.90.93.00/Zero-Fat Quark Cheese/Japan

Zero-Fat Quark Cheese from Japan

Zero-fat quark is a German-style fresh cheese from skimmed milk, containing ≤0.5% butterfat, with a creamy yet spreadable texture for baking. It is classified in HTS 0406.90.93.00 pursuant to U.S. note 23 for low-butterfat quota cheeses.

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

• Provide official fat analysis from producer; apply for license via USDA regulations; monitor USTR reallocations for quota shortfalls