0406.90.94.00/Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese/Japan

Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese from Japan

Skim milk ricotta is a whey-based fresh cheese made from the whey of skimmed milk coagulation, with butterfat under 0.5% by weight. It qualifies for HTS 0406.90.94.00 as other low-butterfat cheese, distinct from higher-fat versions. Used in Italian cooking and low-calorie diets.

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

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Import Tips

• Provide whey processing documentation; ensure no adulteration with higher-fat milk; check aggregate quota availability via USDA