Israel Emmentaler Eye Quota Cheese from Japan
Emmentaler with eyes from Israel, imported via HTS 0406.90.44.00 General Note 15 quota. Mild, versatile for melting.
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
• Israel 27,000 kg quota; licenses essential, no Mexican exclusion issue
• Verify butterfat specs per chapter note to avoid dairy spread reclass
• Label precisely; FDA prior notice for dairy mandatory