0406.90.68.00/Reggiano-Style Grated Cheese/Japan

Reggiano-Style Grated Cheese from Japan

Grated Reggiano-style cheese from cow's milk, imitation but classified by composition. HTS 0406.90.68.00 for other Reggiano-containing (cow's milk). Fits as substitute per heading scope.

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%

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Import Tips

• Label as 'style' to avoid PDO disputes; still quota-bound under Note 21

• Certify no oleic fats replacement (Chapter note c exclusion to 1901)

• Monitor for quota exhaustion; reallocations possible per USTR