0406.30.85.00/Fat-Free Cream Cheese Spread Processed/Japan

Fat-Free Cream Cheese Spread Processed from Japan

Spreadable processed cream cheese alternative with 0.5% or less butterfat, packaged for retail. Classified in HTS 0406.30.85.00 as other processed cheese low in fat, qualifying for Additional U.S. Note 23 import 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

• Label as processed cheese with exact fat content for CBP review

• Apply for license considering country allocations (EU-27 dominant)

• Pitfall: spreads mistaken for butter if emulsion type changes