Pasteurized Processed Cheddar Wheels GN15 from Japan
Wheel-shaped processed cheddar cheese, pasteurized and emulsified for smooth melt, specifically for GN15 quota entry from EU countries. Falls under 0406.30.22.00 as it matches processed cheddar description and import provisions of general note 15. Used in gourmet cheese boards and manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify milkfat content (80-95% per butter notes, adapted for cheese) and pasteurization records
• Common issue: incorrect country-of-origin leads to Mexico exclusion under notes