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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide whey processing documentation; ensure no adulteration with higher-fat milk; check aggregate quota availability via USDA