Emulsified Gruyere Loaf for Export Quota from Japan
Emulsified loaf of Gruyere-process cheese, packaged for bulk import under General Note 15 provisions in 0406.30.49. Conforms to butterfat 80-95% specs without added non-permitted substances.
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%
Import Tips
• Reallocate unfilled quotas via USTR if primary country maxed; label clearly as 'process cheese' for CBP exam; avoid dehydration classifying as 0405.90