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Retail Pack Gruyere Process Cheese from Japan

Consumer-sized packs of un-grated Gruyere-process cheese entered via General Note 15 in 0406.30.49. Meets all chapter note specs for natural butter-derived process cheese.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Retail packaging doesn't alter heading if sold individually; verify no harmless bacteria cultures exceed norms; apply early for seasonal quota peaks