Fresh Cream Cheese Block from Japan
Fresh Cream Cheese Block is unripened cheese made from cream and milk with lactic fermentation, formed into solid blocks rather than spreadable tubs. HTS 0406.10.68.00 classification applies as fresh cheese excluding specific quota cheeses. Used for slicing in baking and cooking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify block vs. spreadable form in entry documents; high fat content (33%+) requires precise analysis; Philadelphia-style blocks distinguish from quota cheeses