0406.30.57.00/Roquefort Cheese Processing Slices/Japan

Roquefort Cheese Processing Slices from Japan

Pre-sliced processed cheese made primarily from Roquefort with emulsifying salts for uniform melting in sandwiches and appetizers. Falls under HTS 0406.30.57.00 as 'other' processed cheese (not grated/powdered) containing Roquefort, distinguished by its sharp, piquant flavor profile. The slicing is post-processing for consumer convenience.

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

• Require FDA prior notice and USDA cheese import permit; test for Roquefort PDO compliance if claiming origin

• Avoid quota exhaustion by monitoring US dairy import allocations monthly

• Label clearly as 'processed' to prevent reclassification as natural Roquefort