0406.30.51.00/Emmentaler Process Cheese Loaves/Japan

Emmentaler Process Cheese Loaves from Japan

Loaf-shaped processed cheese produced from Emmentaler (without eyes) blended with emulsifiers, conforming to U.S. Note 22 definitions for import under quota allocations primarily from EU-27 (5,925,000 kg limit). This emulsified product has a smooth texture suitable for slicing and melting. Falls under 0406.30.51.00 as Gruyere-process or similar non-eye Swiss-type processed 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

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Import Tips

• Confirm origin country quota availability (e.g

• Switzerland max 1.85M kg); provide lab analysis proving milkfat and composition match Note 22; monitor annual quota fill rates via USDA reports