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Colby Longhorn Cheese from Japan

Traditional Longhorn-shaped Colby cheese cylinder, semi-soft with mild tanginess, handcrafted for artisanal markets. HTS 0406.90.54.00 covers this as other Colby variant, distinct from standard blocks but within American-type natural cheese.

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

Provide shape/form photos in entry docs; adhere to country quotas (e.g

EU 354,000 kg); test for butterfat under 0.5% if low-fat variant