0406.90.99.00/Mizithra Sheep Cheese Grated/Japan

Mizithra Sheep Cheese Grated from Japan

Mizithra is dry, salted Greek whey cheese from sheep milk, ideal for grating over pasta. 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese'; meets molded whey cheese criteria despite whey base. Imported grated or in blocks.

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%

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Import Tips

• Dry matter analysis confirming 70-85% for whey cheese status

• Grating doesn't change to 0406.90.91 unless powdered

• GMO-free certification for EU sheep milk