Australian Feta Cheese from Japan
A fresh, crumbly white cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk, brined and aged briefly, produced in Australia. Classified under HTS 9822.04.65 as goods of Australia per general note 28, specifically subheading 0406.90.48 (cheese types n.e.s.o.i.), subject to U.S. note 19 quantitative limits with compounded annual growth rate of 5%.
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
• Obtain Australian export certificate required by U.S. note 19(c); Monitor annual quota published by USTR; Ensure proper cheese composition documentation for 0406.90.48 classification