Cheddar Cheese Powder from Japan

Dehydrated powdered Cheddar cheese used in snack foods, sauces, and seasoning blends. Classified under HTS 0406.20.95.00 as 'other' grated/powdered cheese outside specific Cheddar quota subheadings (e.g., 0406.20.31). The powder form distinguishes it from block Cheddar.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

18.5%

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

Verify quota eligibility under Additional U.S

Note 16; powdered form may allow higher volumes than block cheese

Include certificate of analysis showing dehydration process to confirm not 'fresh' under heading 0406.20