Feta Cheese Blend from Japan
A commercial feta-style cheese made from cow's milk blended with small amounts of sheep/goat milk to mimic traditional flavor. It's crumbly, brined, and used in salads. Falls under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cow's milk cheese not qualifying for specific Feta protections or quotas.
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
• Labeling must not claim 'Feta' if over 50% cow's milk per EU standards; use 'feta-style' to avoid misclassification
• Include detailed milk content breakdown; blends with >95% cow's milk may qualify for different treatment