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EU Quota Processed Cheddar for Manufacturing from Japan

Processed cheddar cheese from EU countries (e.g., Ireland, Denmark) for industrial use under GN15 provisions. HTS 0406.30.22.00 applies to this emulsified product entered per general note 15 quota. Bulk for sauce and dip production.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

16%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify EU origin for quota access (Portugal subset noted); lab certify no blue-mold per notes

• Common error: ignoring reallocation rules for unfilled quotas