Colby-Cheddar Blend Fresh Curd from Japan
Fresh cheese curd blend combining colby and cheddar varieties, unripened and used primarily for further processing into American-style cheeses. Falls under HTS 0406.10.28.00 as fresh cheddar-related product not qualifying for primary quota categories. Meets fresh cheese definition without curing process.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
• Include processing records showing no ripening/aging to maintain fresh cheese classification
• Check aggregate quota availability for cheddar category before shipping; excess enters at higher duty
• Label with exact composition percentages to prevent disputes over 'cheddar-containing' status