Mixed American Reserve Cheese from Japan
Premium processed blend of aged Colby, Monterey and granular cheeses for slicing. HTS 0406.90.82.00 quota for substitutes containing American-type cheeses.
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
• Age documentation may qualify for different subheadings if over 9 months
• Higher value cheeses require detailed origin certificates
• Consider quota transfer opportunities between countries if primary source full