New Zealand Cheddar Wheels from Japan
Traditional clothbound Cheddar wheels from New Zealand, aged 12-24 months with characteristic crumbly texture and nutty taste. Falls under HTS 0406.90.08.90 as quota-eligible Cheddar pursuant to U.S. note 18, allowing up to 8,200,000 kg annually from New Zealand.
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
• Confirm New Zealand origin for 8.2M kg quota access under note 18; include export certificate verifying unpasteurized aging if applicable
• Monitor reallocation of unfilled quotas via USTR
• Label accurately to avoid reclassification as other cheese types