0406.20.71.00/Processed Colby Cheese Sprinkle/Japan

Processed Colby Cheese Sprinkle from Japan

Fine sprinkle form of processed Colby cheese for pizza toppings and appetizers. Classified in HTS 0406.20.71.00 for grated/powdered containing American-type Colby (not Cheddar). Heat-stable for high-temp applications.

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

• Distinguish from 0406.30 processed cheese by lack of emulsifiers

• Country-of-origin quota check critical (e.g

• New Zealand max 2M kg note 20)

• Microbial testing for powdered dairy to meet FDA standards