0406.20.89.00/Grated Colby Cheese Powder/Japan

Grated Colby Cheese Powder from Japan

Powdered form of grated Colby cheese, an American-type cow's milk cheese used in cheese sauces and snacks. Classified in HTS 0406.20.89.00 for other grated/powdered cheeses under general note 16 quota, excluding specific American-type quotas. Ideal for industrial processing.

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%

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Import Tips

• Reference U.S. note 16 explicitly on entry docs; excludes American-type under note 21 if pure

• Test for butterfat >0.5% to avoid low-fat quota (note 25)

• Track quota year (calendar) to avoid over-quota entries subject to higher duties