1901.90.36.00/Processed Cheese Margarine Blend/Japan

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

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

• 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