0406.90.76.00/Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks/Japan

Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks from Japan

Large blocks of aged Cheddar cheese, processed from authentic Cheddar curds with a sharp flavor profile developed over 12 months of maturation. This falls under HTS 0406.90.76.00 as it contains Cheddar cheese and qualifies under Additional U.S. Note 18 quota provisions for controlled dairy imports. It meets the specific criteria for Cheddar-derived products entered pursuant to those quota limits.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required by Additional U.S

• Note 18; verify origin country quotas (no Mexico); include lab certification of Cheddar processing and fat content