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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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