Smoked Cheddar Cheese Portions from Japan
Naturally smoked Cheddar portions, lightly hickory-smoked after aging, retaining core Cheddar characteristics. Enters HTS 0406.90.08.90 as other Cheddar under licensed quota provisions of note 18.
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
• Document smoking as natural process, not preservation altering state; confirm quota eligibility
• Pitfall: excessive smoke classifying as flavored preparation
• Use correct entry summary codes