0406.90.99.00/Mascarpone Italian Cream Cheese/Japan

Mascarpone Italian Cream Cheese from Japan

Mascarpone is a triple-cream, soft cheese made from cow's cream, used in tiramisu with rich, velvety texture. Under HTS 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese' due to high fat content excluding it from quota-specific categories. Packed in plastic tubs for dessert applications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

18.5%

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
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Import Tips

• Fat content certification (>60%) distinguishes from butter (0405)

• Refrigerated shipping mandatory; provide shelf-life validation

• Avoid packaging that suggests 'spread' classification

Mascarpone Italian Cream Cheese from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.99.00