0406.30.51.00/Gruyere-Style Process Cheese Slices/Japan

Gruyere-Style Process Cheese Slices from Japan

Pre-sliced processed cheese mimicking traditional Gruyere flavor profile, made from emulsified non-eye Emmentaler-type cheese per U.S. Note 22 quota provisions. Imported in bulk for repackaging, with allocations for countries like Switzerland and EU. Classified in 0406.30.51.00 specifically for quota-eligible Gruyere-process cheeses not grated or powdered.

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

• Use official government certification for age/composition if claiming specific exemptions; declare exact quota subheading at entry to avoid reclassification; track USTR reallocations for unfilled quotas