Ricotta Salata Aged Cheese from Japan
Ricotta salata is salted, aged whey cheese from Italy, firm and grateable unlike fresh ricotta. Fits 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese'; whey-derived but molded and meeting cheese criteria per chapter notes. Used in salads and pasta.
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
Import Tips
• Confirm whey concentration meets cheese criteria (5%+ fat, 70-85% dry matter)
• Differentiate from fresh ricotta via salting and aging documentation
• Lab tests for lactose <95% to stay in Chapter 4