Emmentaler Cheese Shreds Industrial from Japan
Medium-coarse shredded Emmentaler cheese in 20kg blocks for industrial bakery and pasta production. Meets HTS 0406.20.81.00 criteria as grated Emmentaler cheese imported under U.S. Note 22 quota allocations. Anti-caking agents minimal (<1%).
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
• Test for anti-caking agent levels to maintain pure cheese classification; coordinate FCL shipments for quota efficiency; maintain cold chain <4°C throughout