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0406.20.69.00/Washed Curd Grated Cheese Topping/Japan

Washed Curd Grated Cheese Topping from Japan

Grated washed curd cheese for casserole toppings, processed to fine consistency. HTS 0406.20.69.00 for grated forms from American-type washed curd per Note 19, subject to quotas like 2M kg from New Zealand. Excludes non-milkfat adulterated products.

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

• Pre-apply for USDA license via Automated Commercial Environment (ACE); track prorated shares

• Ensure no added emulsifiers per butter note (a)

• Pitfall: aging over quota periods reclasses to 0406.30

Washed Curd Grated Cheese Topping from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.20.69.00