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0406.90.95.00/Lancashire Cheese/Japan

Lancashire Cheese from Japan

Crumbly, full-fat cow's milk cheese from England with mild to sharp flavors depending on aging, often used melted. HTS 0406.90.95.00 covers this as cow's milk cheese entered under general quota Note 16, distinct from Cheddar or other named quotas.

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

• Pre-apply for license through USDA Dairy Programs 30-60 days ahead; track remaining quota via AMS website

• Include sanitary certificate and composition verifying natural milkfat 80%+ of total fat

• Label clearly as 'cow's milk cheese' for CBP examination

Lancashire Cheese from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.95.00