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Colby Cheese Food Loaf from Japan

Bulk loaf 'cheese food' with minimum 51% real Colby cheese meeting processed cheese standards. Quota-eligible under HTS 0406.90.82.00 Note 19 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%

Import Tips

Minimum 51% real cheese content required for 'cheese food' designation

Include analytical certificate verifying milkfat and moisture specs

Plan imports early in quota year - fills quickly from Australia/NZ