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Melted Cheddar Sauce Base from Japan

Concentrated base from melted Cheddar for nachos, retaining cheese structure. HTS 0406.90.76.00 for Cheddar-processed under quota. Not dehydrated beyond cheese 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

Import Tips

Test for moldability per whey concentration notes; declare as cheese not sauce; quota tracking essential