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Defatted Colby Cheese Powder from Japan

Powdered American-type Colby cheese with butterfat ≤0.5%, for snacks. HTS 0406.20.85.00 for low-fat powdered under Note 23, distinct from standard American quotas.

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

• Differentiate from Note 21 American quotas by fat content; provide dry matter analysis

• Common: misclass as Cheddar if flavor similar