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
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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