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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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