Aged Reserve Grated Cheddar from Japan
Premium grated cheddar aged 18+ months, grated post-aging for crumbly texture and complex nutty flavors. HTS 0406.20.33.00 captures this sharp grated cheddar, excluding concentrated whey products per chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Age certification documents prevent fresh cheese misclassification
• Test dry matter (≥70% if whey-concentrated) to avoid 0406 cheese test failure
• Prioritize New Zealand/Australia suppliers for quota reliability