Retail Packaged Processed Colby Wheels from Japan
Processed Colby cheese molded into 10-15 lb wheels with wax coating for retail sale, strictly meeting note 19 criteria. Classified in HTS 0406.30.34.00 for quota-eligible processed Colby imports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Wax coverings not deductible from weight—declare gross; origin certs essential for country quotas
• Pitfall: don't classify as fresh if emulsified