Washed Curd Colby Grates from Japan
Grated washed curd Colby cheese, an American-type variety excluding Cheddar, meeting Note 19 criteria for quota entry. Classified under HTS 0406.20.36.00 as grated cheese of the Colby type from eligible producers. Features milder flavor due to washing process removing acidity.
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
• Provide production records showing washing step to validate as non-Cheddar American-type
• Check country-specific shares (e.g
• Australia 1M kg max)
• Beware of misentry as granular cheese, which has separate subheading