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%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
• 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)