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0406.30.57.00/Gjetost Processed Cheese Loaf/Japan

Gjetost Processed Cheese Loaf from Japan

A firm, caramel-colored processed cheese loaf derived from Gjetost (brown goat cheese) with added whey and milk solids for smooth melting. Classified under HTS 0406.30.57.00 because it's processed cheese containing Gjetost, one of the specifically named traditional Scandinavian cheeses. The processing involves emulsification while retaining the distinctive sweet, fudgy character.

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

• Confirm Gjetost origin documentation as quota access varies by country; ensure fat content meets processed cheese specs

• Include certificate of analysis showing emulsifier addition for proper classification

• Beware misclassification as natural cheese which falls under different quotas

Gjetost Processed Cheese Loaf from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.57.00