Smoked Cheddar Cheese Wheel from Japan
A 10-pound wheel of Cheddar cheese naturally smoked over hickory wood, imparting a robust smoky flavor while maintaining classic Cheddar texture. Used for slicing or grating in recipes. Falls under HTS 0406.90.12.00 as 'other' Cheddar, excluding quota-specific fresh or rindless varieties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include processing certificates proving smoking doesn't alter base Cheddar classification
• Monitor aggregate Cheddar quotas; smoked varieties often fall outside primary TRQ subheadings
• Label clearly as 'smoked Cheddar' to prevent misclassification as generic processed cheese