0406.90.78.00/Blended Cheddar Colby Wheel/Japan

Blended Cheddar Colby Wheel from Japan

Large 20-kg wheel of blended cheddar and Colby, processed from cheddar curd, rind-formed. HTS 0406.90.78.00 as other cheddar-containing cheese, not American-type pure. Moldable dry matter fits cheese note if concentrated.

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

• Declare dry matter (70-85%) for concentration note applicability; avoids whey classification

• Rind weight not deducted (Note 7); accurate gross weight prevents disputes

• EU limited to 417k kg under cheddar quota; source from New Zealand for higher access