Pasteurized Prepared Cheddar Cheese from Japan
Fresh pasteurized cheddar cheese prepared for slicing or cubing, maintained in unripened state with mild tang. HTS 0406.10.28.00 covers this as 'other' fresh cheddar not fitting quota-specific aged varieties. Produced through standard cheddar cheesemaking without extended curing.
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
• Pasteurization records essential; unpasteurized may qualify for Canadian quota exception if aged 9+ months
• Avoid quota exhaustion by monitoring USDA weekly reports on cheddar category fill rates
• Use airtight packaging to preserve fresh status during ocean transit