0406.30.65.00/Cheddar Process Cheese Spread/Japan

Cheddar Process Cheese Spread from Japan

Spreadable processed cheese made from Cheddar with higher moisture content for bread spreads. Falls under HTS 0406.30.65.00 as quota-controlled processed Cheddar product per Note 18. Packaged in jars or tubs for retail sale.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• Test for emulsifier content and moisture levels to confirm process cheese status vs. dairy spread

• Country-specific quotas apply (New Zealand 8.2M kg maximum); excess enters at higher tariff rates

• Include Certificate of Origin specifying Cheddar processing country for quota eligibility

Cheddar Process Cheese Spread from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.65.00