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%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
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