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0406.30.28.00/Processed Cheddar Cheese Loaf/Japan

Processed Cheddar Cheese Loaf from Japan

A processed cheese product made from cheddar cheese, melted and blended with emulsifiers into a loaf form, not grated or powdered. It falls under HTS 0406.30.28.00 as 'other' processed cheddar cheese, distinct from fresh or natural varieties. This classification applies to non-grated blocks suitable for slicing or melting.

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%
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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license due to quota restrictions on cheddar cheese; verify fat content and processing method via lab analysis; ensure no Mexican origin as excluded from quotas