Mild Cheddar Cheese Block from Japan
A fresh, unripened mild cheddar cheese produced from cow's milk with a smooth texture and mild flavor, packaged in large blocks for commercial use. Classified under HTS 0406.10.28.00 as fresh cheddar cheese not meeting quota-specific criteria for aged or specially processed varieties. It contains the characteristic cheddar curds but remains uncured.
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 as this subheading falls under Cheddar cheese quota restrictions; Mexican products prohibited
• Provide lab analysis confirming fresh/unripened status and milkfat content to avoid reclassification as ripened cheese
• Declare exact country of origin - only specified quota countries like Australia/New Zealand allowed within limits