White Grated Cheddar Cheese from Japan
Annatto-free white cheddar cheese grated into fine texture, preserving natural ivory color and tangy profile from cow's milk coagulation. HTS 0406.20.33.00 applies to all grated cheddar regardless of color variation.
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
• Include fat content analysis (80-95% dry matter) to validate cheese status
• Prevent mixing with yellow cheddar in shipments to avoid variety disputes
• Reference EU/Australia quota access when planning volumes