Australian Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks from Japan
Mature cheddar cheese produced in Australia with sharp flavor from extended aging, meeting the specifications in Additional U.S. Note 18 for tariff-rate quota entry. This fresh unripened cheese is classified under HTS 0406.10.24.00 as Cheddar cheese entered pursuant to quota provisions. Blocks are typically 40-pound for wholesale distribution.
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
• Obtain USDA import license before entry as required for Note 18 quota; Australian origin qualifies for 2,450,000 kg allocation
• Provide certification of cheese type and origin; ensure compliance with fat content and aging standards to avoid reclassification
• Monitor annual quota status via USTR; unfilled quantities may be reallocated but require timely application