0406.90.97.00/Head Cheese (Fromage de Tête)/Japan

Head Cheese (Fromage de Tête) from Japan

Head cheese is a traditional cow's milk cheese pressed into loaf form, sometimes blended with non-quota varieties. Firm texture for slicing. Classified HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other pressed cow's milk cheese.

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

• Pressing method documentation essential for cheese vs. meat product distinction

• Milk source verification prevents confusion with meat head cheese

• Loaf weight/size affects quota calculations if applicable