Diet Processed Cheese Singles from Japan
Individually wrapped processed cheese slices for diet use, blended from fat-free cheeses, ≤0.5% butterfat. Falls under HTS 0406.30.87.00 for low-butterfat processed cheese 'other' category. Packaged for retail sale.
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
• Pre-validate quota eligibility with USDA; track remaining balances monthly
• Include nutritional panel showing butterfat content on commercial documents