Shredded Cheddar Colby Blend from Japan
Shredded mix of processed Cheddar and Colby cheeses for burgers and melts. Enters under HTS 0406.20.65.00 as grated Cheddar-containing product per AUS Note 18. Fits Chapter 4 grated cheese provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Breakdown ratios in entry docs; apply license timely
• Cold storage mandatory
• Pitfall: underreporting Cheddar for quota evasion