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Cream Cheese Cubes from Japan

Pasteurized fresh cow's milk cream cheese cut into cubes, unripened for baking and spreads. HTS 0406.10.88.00 applies to this fresh cheese form excluding soft ripened. Commercial packaging for retail sale.

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

Cut size documentation prevents classification as grated cheese in 0406.20

Maintain cold chain to preserve fresh status during transit

Separate quota license applications for bulk vs consumer packaging