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0406.90.82.00/American Cheese Sauce Base/Japan

American Cheese Sauce Base from Japan

Liquid concentrate made from emulsified Colby and granular cheese for institutional foodservice. Classified HTS 0406.90.82.00 under American-type cheese quota provisions.

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

• Provide fat and moisture specs matching Chapter 4 processed cheese definitions

• Confirm supplier quota eligibility before large volume orders

• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with USDA dairy import protocols