Fatless TV Cheese from Japan
Fatless TV cheese is a processed low-moisture cheese from defatted milk, designed for melting with <0.5% butterfat. Classifies under HTS 0406.90.94.00 for other low-butterfat cheeses and substitutes. Common in Eastern European cuisine.
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
• Specify 'TV' processing method in docs; ensure no emulsifiers pushing to 0405; quota license mandatory