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Powdered Colby Cheese from Japan

Powdered form of Colby cheese, dehydrated and ground for use in food manufacturing, entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions. Classified as powdered cheese under 0406.20 due to its grated/powdered state and Colby variety, subject to specific import quotas.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

Import Tips

Confirm powder meets moisture and fat specs for Colby classification; secure GN15 import license from USDA early; avoid quota overages by tracking annual limits per country

Powdered Colby Cheese from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.20.34.00