Fat-Free Cheese Powder for Soups from Japan
Neutral fat-free cheese powder (≤0.5% butterfat) for instant soup seasoning mixes. HTS 0406.20.87.00 covers this industrial grated/powdered cheese ingredient as other low-fat variety.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Industrial bulk vs consumer packaging; affects quota calculation basis
• Ensure <80% whey protein to avoid albumin classification in 3502
• Mixing records; pure cheese vs soup base blend determines heading