0406.30.85.00/Zero-Fat Swiss Process Cheese Singles/Japan

Zero-Fat Swiss Process Cheese Singles from Japan

Individually wrapped processed Swiss cheese slices with 0.5% or less butterfat for easy retail use. This product matches HTS 0406.30.85.00 as other processed cheese (not grated/powdered) with low butterfat, subject to U.S. Note 23 import provisions.

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

• Document butterfat analysis from accredited lab to support ≤0.5% claim

• Track country-specific quotas (e.g

• New Zealand 1M kg)

• Use proper HTS for processed vs. natural cheese to avoid reclassification