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%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
• Pre-validate quota eligibility with USDA; track remaining balances monthly
• Include nutritional panel showing butterfat content on commercial documents