Aged Canadian Cheddar Grated Cheese from Japan
Premium grated Cheddar cheese from Canada, made from raw milk and aged minimum 9 months per note 18 requirements, entered without import licensing. HTS 0406.20.31.10 covers this specific Canadian Cheddar powder form under quota provisions. Commonly used in pasta dishes, casseroles, and ready meals.
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 official Canadian certification paperwork proving compliance with 833,417 kg quota and raw milk aging standards
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'processed cheese' which disqualifies quota benefits
• Label clearly as 'grated Cheddar' with fat content details to prevent CBP reclassification