Processed Cheddar String Cheese from Japan
Pull-apart string cheese sticks made from processed Cheddar cheese with stretchy texture. HTS 0406.30.65.00 applies for Note 18 quota-controlled Cheddar processed products. Popular snack item for children and lunchboxes.
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
• Individually wrapped units count by net weight; no packaging allowance per regulations
• Verify mozzarella/Cheddar blend ratios; predominant Cheddar qualifies for this subheading
• Shelf-life documentation required for snack foods; maintain cold chain <38°F during transit