Processed Swiss-Type Cheese Loaf from Japan
Loaf-form processed cheese imitating Swiss characteristics, made from cow's milk with emulsifiers. HTS 0406.30.89.00 includes this under note 16 for other processed cow's milk cheeses subject to quota.
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
• Distinguish from eye-formation Swiss (0406.90.46) by processing docs; track quota reallocations
• Ensure no eye formation to prevent misclassification