Bulk Australian Colby for Processing from Japan
Bulk-packed Australian Colby cheese in 640-pound vats, semi-hard with classic open texture for melting or further processing into products. HTS 0406.90.52.00 covers this as note 19 quota entry (1M kg Australia) for industrial American-type Colby cheese.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare intended end-use as processing to support quota claim; secure license with bulk volume forecast
• Ensure sanitary packaging to meet FDA import standards
• Monitor weight—no allowance for inedible coverings per note