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Nonfat Farmer's Cheese from Japan

Nonfat farmer's cheese is a pressed fresh cheese from skimmed cow's milk curd, drained to achieve <0.5% butterfat content. Classified in HTS 0406.90.94.00 as other low-butterfat cheese, used in baking and spreads. Excludes mixtures with quota-protected 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%

Import Tips

Document skim milk sourcing; test for exact butterfat percentage; monitor calendar-year quota balances

Nonfat Farmer's Cheese from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.94.00