American Cheese Food Loaf from Japan
Emulsified loaf labeled as 'American cheese food' processed primarily from Colby and granular cheeses, under HTS 0406.30.71.00 for other processed American-type products. Meets U.S. standards with controlled moisture and fat for sliceability.
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
• Differentiate 'cheese food' from 'cheese product'; only true processed cheese qualifies here
• Include FDA nutritional labeling compliance; test for permitted lactic cultures per heading 0405 notes
• Monitor EU quotas indirectly via re-exports; declare true country of manufacture