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%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
• 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