0406.20.89.00/Grated Swiss Cheese Powder/Japan

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%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

• ,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