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0406.20.69.00/Grated Armory Cheese Mixture/Japan

Grated Armory Cheese Mixture from Japan

Grated blend of Armory (washed curd variant) with Colby, processed for pizza toppings and dips. Falls under HTS 0406.20.69.00 as grated cheese from American-type (washed curd/Colby) entered pursuant to Note 19 quota limits for controlled imports. Processed form distinguishes from block cheese.

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%
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Import Tips

• Verify quota eligibility via USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program; provide milkfat analysis (not exceeding butter standards)

• Declare exact percentage of American-type components

• Monitor reallocation of unfilled quotas quarterly