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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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