Emulsified Processed Colby Cheese from Japan
Emulsified processed version of Colby cheese with added salts for meltability. Classifies in HTS 0406.30.95.00 as other processed cheese, since American-type like Colby doesn't fit specific quota subheadings when processed. Processing alters it from primary fresh form.
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
• Reference American-type quota Note 19 but confirm processed status excludes it
• FDA prior notice mandatory for all dairy; delays common without