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Shredded Organic Colby Cheese from Japan

Coarsely shredded organic Colby cheese from grass-fed cows, packaged in 5-lb bags for retail and restaurant use. It qualifies for HTS 0406.20.39.00 as grated or powdered Colby outside quota-specific categories. Certified organic status requires verified non-GMO milk sourcing.

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

Secure organic certification documentation from origin country; monitor aggregate cheese quota notes; use anti-caking agents sparingly to maintain pure cheese classification

Shredded Organic Colby Cheese from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.20.39.00