Gruyere Process Cheese Blocks from Japan
Pasteurized process cheese made from Gruyere cheese blended with emulsifiers, meeting the specific composition for Gruyere-process cheese under heading 0406. This product is not grated or powdered and qualifies for entry under General Note 15 provisions for certain dairy imports from designated countries. It is typically used in cooking or as a melting cheese.
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
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for quota provisions; verify product meets Gruyere-process definition excluding eye formation; ensure documentation proves origin from quota-eligible countries like EU or Switzerland