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%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
• 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