Pizza Cheese Blend from Japan
A proprietary blend of low-moisture cow's milk cheeses (non-quota types) optimized for pizza melting and browning. Shredded or block form. HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cheese mixtures.
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
• Melt index testing documentation proves pizza-specific functionality
• Bulk shred vs. consumer packs require different labeling
• Formula verification excluding quota Italian cheeses critical