Kashkaval Cheese from Japan
Kashkaval is a yellow cow's milk cheese from the Balkans, semi-hard with buttery flavor, excellent for melting. Aged 2-5 months. Classified under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other non-quota 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%
Import Tips
• Coloring agent disclosure; annatto/beta-carotene permitted but must be documented
• Melting point testing differentiates from higher-temp cheeses like Halloumi
• Eastern European origin requires specific quota verification