Processed Cheese Margarine Blend from Japan

Spreadable blend of low-moisture cheese (from 0406 but derived from 0401-0404), margarine, wheat flour, and starch, under 5% cocoa. HTS 1901.90.36.00 covers this as other margarine cheese food preparation, processed beyond raw dairy or flour states.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Document milk solids content precisely (kg cmsc) to substantiate 1901 classification over Chapter 4 cheeses

Comply with USDA/FSIS if animal-derived; otherwise FDA for plant blends—check entry type

Avoid common pitfall of incomplete commercial invoices lacking HTS breakdown