Spicy Gouda Stuffed Peppers from Japan
Mini sweet peppers filled with spicy Gouda cheese blend and baked. The cheese filling processed from Gouda qualifies 0406.90.88.00 despite vegetable exterior. Cheese provides essential character.
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
• Calculate duty on cheese content value only; provide filling composition certificates; FDA acidified food registration needed