Granular American Cheese Mix from Japan
A processed mix of granular cheese varieties classified as American-type, for melting applications. HTS 0406.90.84.00 covers other mixtures processed from granular but not Cheddar.
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
• Traceability docs for granular sourcing; quota license mandatory
• Avoid >95% lactose to stay in Chapter 4
• Bulk import reduces retail misclassification risk