0406.90.90.00/Swiss Cheese Sauce Mix/Japan

Swiss Cheese Sauce Mix from Japan

Dehydrated powder containing processed Swiss cheese for making cheese sauces and dips. Falls under HTS 0406.90.90.00 as it's processed from Swiss cheese and described in Additional U.S. Note 22 for quota entry. Specifically covers cheese substitutes from Swiss/Emmentaler/Gruyere-process sources.

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%

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Import Tips

• Include processing records proving Swiss cheese origin for CBP review; secure Note 22 license well in advance due to quota limits; test moisture/fat to prevent reclassification as dried whey product