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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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