Horseradish Cheddar Cheese Spread from Japan
Spreadable Cheddar cheese blended with real horseradish root for spicy kick, packed in 8 oz tubs for retail. Still predominantly Cheddar base. Classifies under 0406.90.12.00 as 'other' form excluding quota types.
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
• Verify <2% non-fat solids and proper milkfat (80-95%) per butter notes analogy
• List all additives; cultures permitted but emulsifiers exclude from Chapter 4
• Test for dairy spread definition (39-80% fat would shift classification)