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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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