Colby-Derived Cheese Powder for Snacks from Japan
Powder processed from Colby cheese for coating snack foods like popcorn. Under HTS 0406.20.69.00 as powdered American-type cheese mixtures via Note 19 quota entry. Fits chapter definitions excluding high-protein albumins.
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
• Certify no insect flours per 0410 note; use tamper-evident packaging for CBP inspection
• Quota reallocation possible—monitor USTR notices
• Declare dry matter ≥70% if molded concentrate per chapter note