New Zealand Grass-Fed Cheddar Slices from Japan
Pre-sliced grass-fed Cheddar from New Zealand, entered as Cheddar under HTS 0406.90.08 pursuant to note 18 quota. Slicing does not alter primary cheese classification for quota purposes.
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
• Confirm slicing doesn't qualify as 'grated' processing; label grass-fed claims accurately
• Track NZ quota depletion rates