Australian Queso Blanco from Japan
Fresh white cheese similar to Latin American queso fresco, classified under HTS 0406.90.97 other fresh cheeses. Australian product under 9822.04.35 quantitative limits per U.S. note 15.
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
• Producer declaration needed confirming fresh cheese status (not rennet set)
• Check quota status weekly during import planning
• Temperature logger required for fresh cheese shipments