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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%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

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