Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese Blend from Japan
Grated sharp Cheddar cheese blended from multiple aged batches, qualifying as Cheddar under quota note 18 for licensed imports. HTS 0406.20.31.90 covers this 'other' grated Cheddar not specified elsewhere. Essential for pizza toppings and ready meals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming Cheddar characteristics (milk-derived, no emulsifiers beyond allowed); track calendar-year quota allocations by country; avoid misclassification as processed cheese