WCO classification path
- Chapter04Dairy produce; eggs; honey
- Heading0406Cheese and curd
- Subheading040620Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds
- National0406201001 Of processed cheese
040620100
"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
| Classification | Rate |
|---|---|
一般税率 General rate | 40% |
WTO 税率 WTO rate | (40%) |
FTA Preferential Rates
7 agreements available · certificate of origin required
| Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|
| ASEAN | 40% |
| Australia | For the Pooled Quota 13.2% |
| CPTPP | 20% |
| EU | For the Pooled Quota 20% |
| UK | Subject to Preferential Import Certificate 20% |
| RCEP_ASEAN_AU_NZ | 40% |
| JP_US | 20% |
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
HS-6 prefix 0406.20 across other jurisdictions