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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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