Danish Blue Processed Cheese Slices from Japan
Pre-sliced processed cheese derived from Danablu (Danish blue-veined cheese), melted and reformed with emulsifying salts for uniform texture. Classified under HTS 0406.30.63.00 for being other processed cheese containing blue-veined varieties except Roquefort, suitable for sandwiches. It maintains blue cheese veining and flavor profile post-processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Check country-specific cheese quotas (e.g
• EU limits); provide melting process documentation
• Avoid mislabeling as natural cheese to prevent duty disputes