Teleme Cheese from Japan
Teleme is a Greek-American semi-soft cow's milk cheese, brined and cloth-bound for aging. It has tangy flavor, good melting properties. Classified 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
• Brining documentation; excessive salt may affect classification as preserved product
• Softness testing prevents soft-ripened misclassification under 0406.90.91
• Country-specific quota verification for Greek-origin products