0406.30.49.00/Gruyere-Process Cheese Wheels Quota/Japan

Gruyere-Process Cheese Wheels Quota from Japan

Traditional wheel-shaped processed Gruyere cheese, emulsified and molded, pursuant to General Note 15 entry provisions. Classifies in 0406.30.49 as non-grated Gruyere-process without eyes, suitable for aging or direct retail.

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 against chapter note for molded whey concentrates to avoid cheese misclassification; ensure no added emulsifiers beyond permitted types; monitor US note quotas for non-EU origins