Grated Swiss Cheese Powder from Japan
Finely grated and powdered Emmentaler-style Swiss cheese from cow's milk, suitable for fondues and baking. HTS 0406.20.89.00 covers this as 'other' grated/powdered cow's milk cheese under note 16 quota, distinct from eye-formation Swiss quotas. Used in food manufacturing.
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
• ,Document moisture content <40% and no eye formation to distinguish from 0406.90.46 quota
• Watch for reallocation of unfilled quotas via USTR-approved regulations to optimize timing