Sliced Processed Colby Cheese from Japan
Pre-sliced processed Colby cheese packaged for retail, meeting the milkfat and moisture standards for American-type cheese. Classified under HTS 0406.30.34.00 because it is processed Colby cheese imported pursuant to the quantitative limits in additional U.S. note 19.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
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
Import Tips
• Confirm slices are not grated/powdered to stay in 0406.30; apply for quota license via USDA early in quota year
• Label origin and cheese type clearly; common pitfall is misclassifying as Swiss-type if texture similar