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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Lab certify butterfat under threshold; declare as fresh not ripened; track quota usage by country