Grated Aged Cheddar Cheese Powder 12-Month from Japan
12-month aged Cheddar cheese processed into uniform powder form for baking and seasoning applications. Falls under HTS 0406.20.29.00 for quota-entered grated Cheddar cheese per General Note 15 provisions. Contains 80-95% milkfat meeting butter definition standards when applicable.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include aging certificates from licensed cheesemakers verifying minimum 12-month maturation period
• Separate quota-eligible shipments from over-quota entries to maximize tariff advantages
• Conduct pre-shipment fat content analysis to confirm compliance with Chapter 4 butterfat minimums