Bulk Emmentaler Cheese for Further Processing from Japan
Large format Emmentaler cheese imported in bulk for industrial shredding, slicing, or further ripening. Features proper eye formation per HTS 0406.90.48 specifications for Swiss/Emmentaler with eyes, other than quota-specific forms. Sold to food processors rather than retail.
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 intended end-use as processing to avoid retail quotas; provide buyer contracts
• Special handling for bulk wheels (palletized, ventilated)
• Weight certification excluding inedible coverings per US note