0406.30.56.00/Processed Monterey Jack Cheese Slices/Japan

Processed Monterey Jack Cheese Slices from Japan

Pre-sliced emulsified processed Monterey Jack cheese for sandwiches. HTS 0406.30.56.00 covers this as other processed cheese under General Note 15 provisions. Excludes grated forms and meets processed cheese composition rules.

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

• Label slices clearly as processed to distinguish from natural; ensure entry docs reference General Note 15 quota

• Pitfall: over 95% lactose whey content shifts classification