Processed Cheese Food Loaf from Japan
A loaf of processed cheese food made from blended cheeses with added milk, whey, and emulsifying salts, suitable for slicing. Classified under HTS 0406.30.95.00 as other processed cheese including mixtures, distinct from grated forms or specific quota types. It qualifies as processed cheese not fitting narrower subheadings.
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
• Check country-specific quotas under Note 16; EU has 25M+ kg access but requires prior license allocation
• Document milkfat and solids-not-fat content to confirm processed status per Chapter 4 notes
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with retail packs; ensure labeling distinguishes from primary cheese