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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Check country-specific cheese quotas (e.g
• EU limits); provide melting process documentation
• Avoid mislabeling as natural cheese to prevent duty disputes