Grated Gruyere-Swiss Nacho Cheese Mix from Japan
Grated blend optimized for melting in nacho applications, combining Gruyere-process and Swiss. Classified 0406.20.83.00 for grated mixtures of these cheeses. High meltability for foodservice.
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
• Melting point certificates help distinguish from process cheese spreads
• Avoid quota overages by tracking calendar year imports per country
• Declare exact blend ratios - CBP audits Swiss content claims frequently