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Colby Jack Cheese Loaf from Japan

A semi-soft cheese loaf made by blending Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, processed from American-type Colby cheese. It falls under HTS 0406.90.84.00 as 'other' cheese containing or processed from American-type cheese (Colby), excluding Cheddar, in the form of grated or mixed varieties not specifically listed elsewhere in 0406.90.

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

• Verify USDA import license requirements due to cheese quotas under Additional U.S

• Note 23; provide detailed composition certificates showing Colby origin

• Avoid misclassification as Cheddar which has separate quotas

• Label fat content accurately to confirm American-type status