Cold-Pack Processed Cheese from Japan
Cold-pack cheese produced by blending and grinding natural cheeses without heat, often with cream. HTS 0406.30.95.00 includes this as other processed cheese, encompassing non-melted mixture processes not grated. Fits 'processed' definition via blending per tariff terms.
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
• Specify cold-pack process in manufacturing docs to differentiate from hot-melt processed
• Ensure total quota compliance; aggregate with other 0406 entries per U.S. notes