0406.30.12.00/Danish Blue Cheese Processed Wheels/Japan

Danish Blue Cheese Processed Wheels from Japan

Processed blue-veined cheese made from Danish Blue cheese, not grated or powdered, presented in 2kg wheels with characteristic blue veins and creamy texture. It falls under HTS 0406.30.12.00 as processed blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort, entered pursuant to General Note 15 quota provisions for dairy imports. This subheading applies to specific quota-eligible processed cheeses from designated countries.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license prior to shipment as required for General Note 15 quota entries; verify cheese meets blue-veined processing standards excluding Roquefort

• Include detailed fat content and origin certification to avoid reclassification