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Processed Cheese Food Spread from Japan

Spreadable processed cheese food with cow's milk, gums, and preservatives for crackers. Classified HTS 0406.30.91.00 as other processed cheese under cow's milk, meeting dairy spread fat rules but emulsified. Jar-packed retail item.

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

Test milkfat (39-80%) to confirm not butter/dairy spread (Heading 0405 notes); declare accurately

Include full ingredient list; emulsifiers permitted but monitor for Chapter exclusions

Processed Cheese Food Spread from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.91.00