Halloumi Cheese from Japan

Halloumi is a semi-hard, brined cheese made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk with cow's milk, originating from Cyprus. It has a high melting point making it ideal for grilling. Classified under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cheese containing cow's milk (not soft-ripened), excluding quota-specific varieties.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify exact milk composition as blends over certain cow's milk thresholds may trigger quota licenses from USDA

• Provide lab analysis certificates confirming it's not soft-ripened and doesn't fall under quota cheeses like Swiss or Italian types

• Check country of origin quotas; non-quota countries face higher duties but avoid licensing requirements