Cheddar Cheese Curd Bulk Pack from Japan
Fresh Cheddar cheese curds in 40 lb bulk blocks for manufacturing, squeaky texture ideal for frying or processing. Still Cheddar base under HTS 0406.90.12.00 as 'other'.
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
• Declare end-use as food processing to potentially avoid retail quotas
• Temperature control critical (<40°F) for fresh curds
• Moisture content testing prevents reclassification as whey products