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0406.30.69.00/Granular Process Cheese Block/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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

Granular Process Cheese Block from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.69.00