Swiss Cheese Powder from Japan
Powdered Emmentaler-style Swiss cheese for fondue mixes and baking. HTS 0406.20.95.00 for other grated cheeses excluding eye-formation Swiss quotas. Used in American processed cheese products.
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 absence of eye formation to avoid Swiss eye quota subheadings
• Switzerland has dedicated quota access under multiple notes
• Lab test for propionic acid bacteria levels confirming processing