Granular Process Cheese Block from Japan
Large block of processed cheese made from granular (farmer's) cheese base, specifically covered by additional U.S. note 19 quota for American-type cheeses. This product contains or is processed from the specified varieties (Colby, washed curd, granular but not Cheddar) in non-grated block form. HTS 0406.30.69.00 applies to quota-licensed imports of such processed cheese.
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
• Verify no Cheddar cheese inclusion in processing which disqualifies from note 19; maintain documentation proving American-type cheese origin; monitor annual quota status via USDA reports