Processed Cheese Food Mixture from Japan
Mixture of various processed cow's milk cheeses meeting U.S. standards for cheese food. HTS 0406.30.89.00 for such note 16 quota entries of other processed cheeses.
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
• Label as 'processed cheese food' per FDA; verify mixture doesn't qualify as dairy spread (39-80% fat)
• Apply for license specifying note 16 provisions