EU Colby-Style Washed Curd Cheese Loaf from Japan
Colby-style cheese loaf manufactured in the EU using washed curd method, semi-soft with open texture and tangy flavor profile mimicking American Colby. Enters HTS 0406.90.52.00 under note 19 quota for EU (354,000 kg allocation), as American-type cheese not elsewhere specified. Excludes prohibited Mexican products and meets cow's milk base requirement.
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
• Secure USDA import license specifying EU origin under note 19; provide lab analysis confirming washed curd characteristics
• Track EU-specific quota separately from other countries
• No Mexican-origin allowed—ensure certificates of origin