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Colby Process Cheese for Slicing from Japan

Bulk processed Colby cheese specifically manufactured for retail slicing machines, covered by note 19 quota for American-type process cheeses. Meets all compositional requirements excluding Cheddar derivation, in non-grated form. HTS 0406.30.69.00 governs licensed quota imports.

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

Include processing specifications showing emulsification from qualifying Colby base; monitor country-specific quota shares (Australia 1M kg, EU 354K kg); reject any Cheddar-contaminated batches