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0406.30.22.00/Shredded Processed Cheddar for Quota GN15/Japan

Shredded Processed Cheddar for Quota GN15 from Japan

Pre-shredded processed cheddar cheese in bulk bags, formulated for GN15 tariff-rate quota with anti-caking agents. Classified in HTS 0406.30.22.00 as processed cheddar (not grated/powdered per hierarchy) entered pursuant to general note 15. Popular for pizza toppings.

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
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Import Tips

• Ensure shreds are from solid processed block, not primarily grated (which is 0406.10); track quota usage monthly

• Pitfall: added sugars push to U.S. note quantitative limits

Shredded Processed Cheddar for Quota GN15 from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.22.00