Ultra-Low Fat Processed Cheese Blend from Japan
Blended processed cheese from multiple low-fat sources (≤0.5% butterfat), not grated, for melting applications. Classified under HTS 0406.30.85.00 as mixtures/other processed low-fat cheese via 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%
Import Tips
• Detail blend composition in entry docs for CBP
• Time imports to avoid quota exhaustion
• Avoid pitfall of blend exceeding fat limit due to component variations