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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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