0406.20.43.00/Frozen Grated Edam Cheese/Japan

Frozen Grated Edam Cheese from Japan

Flash-frozen grated Edam cheese to preserve freshness for export and extended shelf life. Classified in HTS 0406.20.43.00 as grated Edam under General Note 15 quota controls. Frozen state doesn't alter grated cheese heading.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

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

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Import Tips

• Maintain -18°C chain with temp logs for CBP; declare frozen weight precisely

• Coordinate quota with frozen storage availability; avoid thawing reclassification