0406.90.97.00/ Processed Cheese Food Loaf/Japan

Processed Cheese Food Loaf from Japan

A loaf of processed cheese food made from blends of non-quota cow's milk cheeses with emulsifiers within natural cheese limits. Used for slicing in sandwiches. HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cheese mixtures.

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

• Emulsifier percentage critical; exceeding natural cheese limits reclassifies to 1901/2106

• Prove base cheeses not from quota subheadings 0406.90.61/63

• Shelf-life testing documentation for processed vs. natural cheese distinction