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Cheddar Cheese Food Spread from Japan

Spreadable cheese food from Cheddar base with permitted cultures, 80%+ milkfat equivalent. HTS 0406.90.76.00 for Cheddar-derived spreads under Note 18. Meets butter/dairy spread definitions but classified as cheese substitute.

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

Verify water <16%, milk solids-not-fat <2% per butter notes if applicable; declare spread type; monitor 6M kg butter sub quotas indirectly

Cheddar Cheese Food Spread from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.76.00