Grated Aged Cheddar Cheese from Japan
Finely grated cheddar cheese made from cow's milk, aged over 9 months, and imported under the U.S. quota provisions of additional note 18 to chapter 4. This product falls under HTS 0406.20.31.90 as grated Cheddar cheese entered pursuant to quota requirements, distinct from in-quota subheadings. It meets the specific import licensing criteria for Cheddar cheese products.
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
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required by additional U.S. note 18; verify product origin excludes Mexico; confirm Cheddar cheese certification and quota availability to avoid over-quota duties