Factory Colby Cheese Bulk Pack from Japan
Bulk-packed Colby cheese in 40-pound blocks for industrial slicing, made from pasteurized milk with classic mild profile and no rinds. Enters under HTS 0406.90.51.00 pursuant to general note 15 for quota-controlled American-type cheese imports. Designed for food service rather than retail.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Declare net weight excluding inedible coverings per US note 8; ensure bulk packaging meets food safety standards
• Coordinate with USDA for quota reallocation if origin shortfalls occur
• Test for butterfat to confirm not dairy spread