0406.30.28.00/Processed Smoked Cheddar Cheese Block/Japan

Processed Smoked Cheddar Cheese Block from Japan

Processed cheddar cheese block with natural smoke flavoring, emulsified base not in grated form. Classified under HTS 0406.30.28.00 as other processed cheddar, where smoking is a permitted culture per butter notes. Popular for charcuterie.

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

• Validate smoke as harmless lactic culture equivalent; check for quota eligibility excluding Mexico; temperature-controlled shipping mandatory