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Granular Cheese Melt Blend from Japan

Foodservice blend optimized for melting, processed from granular cheese with emulsifiers. Enters under HTS 0406.90.82.00 American-type quota.

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

Bulk packaging requires proper palletization for quota goods

Shelf-stable formulation documentation prevents refrigerated classification

Harmonize INN with USDA quota tracking number