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
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
• 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