New Zealand Cheddar Cheese Wheels from Japan
Traditional clothbound cheddar wheels from New Zealand, aged for complex flavor profile, specifically described in Additional U.S. Note 18 quota provisions. Classified as fresh Cheddar cheese under HTS 0406.10.24.00 when entered pursuant to quota allocations up to 8,200,000 kg annually. Wheels typically weigh 30-35 pounds each.
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
• Secure import license through USDA for New Zealand origin; largest quota allocation at 8,200,000 kg annually
• Include laboratory analysis confirming Cheddar cheese characteristics; avoid common pitfall of mislabeling aging process
• Declare exact weight excluding inedible protective coverings per U.S. note; use original packaging documentation