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0406.30.81.00/Gruyere Emulsified Cheese Spread/Japan

Gruyere Emulsified Cheese Spread from Japan

Spreadable processed cheese from Gruyere-process base, quota-eligible under Note 22 for retail and hospitality use. Meets water-in-oil emulsion criteria but retains primary cheese character without exceeding dairy spread definitions. Falls under HTS 0406.30.81.00 as other processed cheese from specified Swiss-types.

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

• Test for milkfat 39-80% to avoid dairy spread reclassification; include processing records showing derivation from natural Gruyere; apply for quota license early in calendar year due to rapid fill rates

Gruyere Emulsified Cheese Spread from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.81.00