Chilean Mild Cheddar Cheese Blocks from Japan
Mild Cheddar cheese blocks manufactured in Chile, falling under HTS 0406.90.08 as specified in note 18 with 220,000 kg quota allocation. This covers Cheddar entered pursuant to dairy import quota regulations ensuring compliance with chapter 4 definitions.
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
• Secure USDA license for Chile's small quota share; test for exact Cheddar composition
• Pitfall: over-reliance on verbal supplier claims without documentation