WCO classification path

  1. Chapter04Dairy produce; eggs; honey
  2. Heading0406Cheese and curd
  3. Subheading040620Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds
  4. National0406201001 Of processed cheese

040620100

What is the Japan import tariff for HS 040620100 (1 Of processed cheese)?

Quick answer: Japan General rate for HS 040620100 is 40%. 1 import permit / restriction(s) apply. 7 FTA preferential rate(s) available.

"1 Of processed cheese"

HS code 040620100 (Chapter 04 "Dairy produce; eggs; honey"; Heading 0406 "Cheese and curd"; Subheading 040620 "Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds") under the Japan tariff schedule classifies "1 Of processed cheese". Japan customs apply General rate of 40%, WTO rate (40%). Statutory unit of measure: KG. This commodity is subject to 1 import regulation or restriction; see compliance section below. 7 free trade agreement preferential rates are available for this code.

Tariff Schedule

ClassificationRate
一般税率
General rate
40%
WTO 税率
WTO rate
(40%)

FTA Preferential Rates

7 agreements available · certificate of origin required

AgreementRate
ASEAN40%
AustraliaFor the Pooled Quota 13.2%
CPTPP20%
EUFor the Pooled Quota 20%
UKSubject to Preferential Import Certificate 20%
RCEP_ASEAN_AU_NZ40%
JP_US20%

Compliance & Controls

1 import regulation, restriction, or permit requirement

食品衛生法

Food Sanitation Act

FD · https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/shokuhin/yunyu_kanshi/kanshi/index_00004.html
Agency: Office of Import Food Safety Food Inspection and Safety Division,Public Health Bureau , Ministry of Health, Labour and WelfarePermit required

Global Benchmark

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HS-6 prefix 0406.20 across other jurisdictions

US
United States
8%
IN
India
30
ID
Indonesia
5.00
MY
Malaysia
0%
PH
Philippines
3%
TH
Thailand
60.00
VN
Vietnam
7.5
KR
Korea
36
AU
Australia
$1.220/kg DC:$1.220/kg, less 5%
BR
Brazil
16.0%
MX
Mexico
20%
CN
China
12%
040620100 · 1 Of processed cheese · Japan · Treayo