0406.30.85.00/Fat-Free American Process Cheese Loaf/Japan

Fat-Free American Process Cheese Loaf from Japan

A block loaf of processed American-style cheese with 0.5% or less butterfat, suitable for slicing or melting in recipes. Classified under HTS 0406.30.85.00 for processed cheese, other varieties with minimal fat, entered per Additional U.S. Note 23 quota limits.

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

• Confirm fat content certification before shipment to meet ≤0.5% butterfat threshold

• Apply for import license via USDA early in quota year

• Avoid misdeclaration as higher-fat cheese to prevent quota overfill penalties