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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify 'TV' processing method in docs; ensure no emulsifiers pushing to 0405; quota license mandatory