Quota-Gruyere Process Cheese Bulk Packs from Japan
Bulk-packed processed Gruyere cheese in 20kg blocks for foodservice, strictly per Additional U.S. Note 22 specifications and entered under its quantitative limits (EU-27 dominant). Emulsified for uniform melt without separation. Classified 0406.30.51.00 as non-grated process cheese eligible for quota.
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
• Apply early for licenses via USDA portal before calendar year quota reset; declare net weight excluding inedible coverings; consult USTR for country-specific reallocations