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Colby Jack Process Cheese Blend from Japan

Processed cheese blend combining Colby and Monterey Jack (American-style), qualifying under note 19 as containing American-type cheese components. Produced by melting and emulsifying qualifying base cheeses, entered pursuant to quota provisions. This subheading governs such mixtures not grated or powdered.

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

Document precise cheese blend composition showing predominant American-type content; obtain quota license specifying note 19 provisions; avoid Mexican dairy components ineligible for quota