Low-Fat Neufchâtel Cheese from Japan
Low-fat Neufchâtel is a soft, white fresh cheese from skim milk with butterfat ≤0.5%, meeting the strict low-fat criteria. Under HTS 0406.90.94.00 as other cheese, used in cheesecakes and spreads. Differentiated from full-fat versions by composition.
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
• Lab certify butterfat under threshold; declare as fresh not ripened; track quota usage by country