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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Retail packaging doesn't alter heading if sold individually; verify no harmless bacteria cultures exceed norms; apply early for seasonal quota peaks