0406.30.85.00/Low-Butterfat Neufchatel Process Cheese/Japan

Low-Butterfat Neufchatel Process Cheese from Japan

Processed Neufchatel-style cheese with precisely 0.5% or less butterfat, soft texture for spreading. Falls under HTS 0406.30.85.00 for other low-fat processed cheeses entered per Additional U.S. Note 23.

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

• Provide processing certification distinguishing from fresh Neufchatel

• Check quota remaining via USDA portal

• Common issue: soft texture leading to butter misclassification