Skim Milk Processed Cheese Blocks from Japan
Rectangular blocks of processed cheese from skim milk curds and emulsifiers, with 0.5% or less butterfat. HTS 0406.30.87.00 covers this as other low-butterfat processed cheese, ideal for slicing in delis. Meets all Chapter 4 purity standards.
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
• Confirm origin country quota allocation; EU has 4.4M kg access under Note 23
• Provide milkfat dry matter analysis per Chapter Note requirements at entry
• Package labeling must distinguish from fresh cheese to avoid misclassification