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Smoked Colby Cheese Block from Japan

Naturally smoked 2-pound Colby cheese block imparting hickory flavor, popular in delis. Fits HTS 0406.90.54.00 as other flavored Colby, provided smoking doesn't alter to processed cheese status per Chapter notes.

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

Document smoking method (natural vs artificial); check FDA smoke flavor rules; quota license mandatory