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Emmentaler Process Cheese for Slicing from Japan

Pre-formed processed Emmentaler cheese logs for mechanical slicing, entered under Additional U.S. Note 22 quota provisions. Processed from natural Emmentaler with harmless lactic cultures per Chapter notes. HTS 0406.30.81.00 specifically for such quota-controlled processed variants.

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

Provide mold capability documentation if concentrated whey added per Chapter note; track cumulative imports against country-specific quotas; label accurately to prevent low-fat reclassification

Emmentaler Process Cheese for Slicing from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.81.00